Naga and Iriga Cities, and Camarines Sur Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 219

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2011, 04:53 PM

LTFRB adopts taxi numbering system in Bicol to weed out colorum
Quote:
LEGAZPI CITY- To insure the easy identification and monitoring of taxi units operating in Bicol, the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regional office here has issued a memorandum adopting a permanent taxi sequence numbering system to be implemented by all existing taxi operators in Bicol.

Through a memorandum circular dated February 3, 2011, LTFRB Regional Director Porfirio D. Clavel has directed all taxi operators operating in the region to place a permanent number to be painted or by use of sticker to in the middle portion of the left and right of the rear door, and the bottom center portion of the rear back glass.

The number should be in color yellow, six inches in height, three inches in width and one inch in thickness.

Clavel said that taxi operators are required to apply with the LTFRB regional office to get their Assigned numbers for their units after paying the P40 pesos required fee.

He said that the permanent number should be in placed within 30 days from the affectivity of the memorandum.

He added that the permanent number system is part of the scheme to be able ferret out colorum taxis operating in Bicol.

Clavel pointed out that the permanent number will only be given after the operators have complied with all the requirements like having a yellow plate a valid franchise and insurance.

Meanwhile, Clavel said that the agency has started to re-calibrate and the resealing of taxi meters to all taxi units operating in the region yesterday so that they can start charging the additional P10 peso newly approved flag down rate bringing the flag down rate to P40 pesos for the first 500 meters and P3.50 per 300 meters thereafter.

He said the central office has sent accredited technicians to undertake the recalibration and resealing in the region to lessen the cost to the operators.

The LTFRB director said that at present there are already 100 units of taxis operating in the region, 62 are operating in Naga city and 38 units in Legazpi.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=15883

Pigatrabahuhan na naman an BIA according to my reporter, hehehe, 24/7, wara urulian an mga workers, bawal mag uli, gogogogogo, ipadagos an pag uswag.

According to DZGB, SB Daraga is now again preparing to follow up and pursue for the cityhood of this premier town of Bicol, ata baya, ayuson muna an mga priority concerns kan banwa, dami, tabi, as in kadakul sana, look around you.

SC rulings, those towns recalled for cityhood, now declared totally as full pledged cities.

Kaya siguro, naga pursige na so banwang Daraga.

LTO Bicol, announces the number of taxis in Bicol---Naga - 60 units--Legazpi--40 units..............o saka? sabi kaya more than 100 kuno.

While these taxi statistics came
from press releases about the number of taxis
in the Bicol Region,
the previous posts in Naga City,
mostly my narratives with accompanying photos
mentioning the over a hundred taxis existing in Naga
came from taxi drivers and taxi operators themselves.

The counting started at 20 units
in May 2009 when SM City Naga opened.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8930/seminary027.jpg

50 units in December 2009
and became more than 76, in May 2010
as posted by Fr. Son on his previous post mid- year in
2010 based on his conversation with a taxi driver.

NCD and Randism if I remember
had similar posts late (July and September) 2010
with a count reaching to 90 to 100 units.
They even mentioned their source,
I believe from the chamber of commerce.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9551/seminary029.jpg

I had similar conversation with the LTO Regional Director late last year
that the number is already over a hundred
and the LTFRB is still processing more applications.

That's the basis of my posts about more than a hundred and counting
as there are new taxi units coming in.
SSC CamSur members can attest at the numerous brand new taxi units
some still without license plates yet plying the city

Last Saturday, I had a chance to ride a taxi
and had a conversation with the taxi driver
and he said that there are more than 150 units as this February 2011
and the number is still growing.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/bmw004.jpg?t=1298388763

Since hakz posted his post before the thread closed,
I mentioned that there are only 62 taxis in Naga,
he disagreed.

"Lampas sangatos na si numero n'ya kan nag- pacalibrate s'ya kan taxi."

Below are the photos taken of the taxis at CBD 2,
some parts of Naga, airport and SM City and be the judge.

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2015/seminary031.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/5488/seminary012.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/5224/seminary014.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6744/seminary016.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/playmotorcade007.jpg?t=1298387175

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4640/translacion002.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1303/carwash002.jpg

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/417/centralbank022.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/H20Hotel007.jpg?t=1298387786

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7162/weekend025.jpghttp://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7162/weekend025.jpg

May it be 60 vs 40 units or 62 vs 38 units or over a hundred units:
the fact that could not be denied
is that the taxi industry is the fastest growing transport sector in the city.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7501/weekend013.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/SMTaxi007.jpg?t=1298388220

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/SMTaxi006.jpg?t=1298389804

As what the picture shows,
there has never been this much conglomeration of taxis
anywhere in Region V.

Statistics may not be updated but pictures and eyewitnesses won't lie.

Just like the number of tourists coming to CamSur,
do we always have to justify the percieved number
of taxis in Naga City in our posts
to prevent insulting remarks?:)

Naga Boy

February 22nd, 2011, 05:15 PM

El Verde Launching @ Sto. Niño, Pili, Camarines Sur

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Nice see LRay and Jess Robredo together.:cheers:

Naga Rivers

February 22nd, 2011, 06:16 PM

Nice see LRay and Jess Robredo together.:cheers:

That's politics Doc.. Pa-las-tic (Plastican), tsk,tsk..

Naga City Deck

February 23rd, 2011, 12:48 AM

Groundbreaking of the Freedom Obelisk
February 22, 2011
by Jojo San Pedro (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1733594110940&id=1571177067&aid=2092019)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181702_1733604911210_1571177067_31644977_971801_n.jpg

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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185768_1733598791057_1571177067_31644969_6547598_n.jpg

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Naga City Deck

February 23rd, 2011, 12:59 AM

kevinb

February 23rd, 2011, 01:07 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180854_10150097554799407_362153549406_5924973_2664433_n.jpg

source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150097554799407&set=a.373792534406.156685.362153549406&ref=nf)

How tall will this be @Manay Jo? I hope it's a tall one. Maybe as tall as other buildings in the vicinity. Pangit pag hababa. :(

El Verde Launching @ Sto. Niño, Pili, Camarines Sur

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180950_10150144438912975_600397974_7795915_590855_n.jpg

This program is sooo nice! We don't only want more tourists or infrastructure, we also need trees - a whole lot of trees!:banana:

kevinb

February 23rd, 2011, 01:12 AM

PNoy visits Naga, graces Freedom Obelisk (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=18532)

by Lizel S. Macatangay

NAGA CITY, Feb.22 (PIA)- Visiting Naga for the first time as President of the Republic of the Philippines, President Benigno S. Aquino was in the city for the groundbreaking ceremony of a symbolic figure signifying Naga’s continuous pursuit for peace, freedom and justice.

Dubbed as the “Freedom Obelisk,” the structure will serve as multi purpose structure that will address the educational needs of the community, specifically by serving as guide for the young generation to have a glimpse of our forefather’s heroism that have placed Naga in the annals of history.

Alec Francis Santos, executive assistant at the city mayor’s office relayed that the short notice and limited preparation did not stop the city engineering team in securing the approval of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) to have President Aquino as the groundbreaking Huespe de Honor.

The “Freedom Obelisk” is located at the former site of a billboard structure beside the Plaza Quezon, a strategic place where Naguenos and visitors alike can take a glimpse of the three historical events that it aims to depict: 1) the struggle of the Arejola brothers during the Philippine-American War, 2) the successful yet short-lived liberation of Naga by Tancong Vaca guerrilla forces during World War II, and 3) the strong political opposition of Naga to Martial Law and the strong participation of its people during the EDSA Revolution.

Mayor Bongat, who is currently in Australia as an official delegate of the Philippine Center for Young Leaders in Government, also thanked the President thru a communication, for his visit in Naga and assured him of the presence of People Power in the heart of every Nagueños.

After his message of thanks, the President, accompanied by DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, Sec. Proceso Alcala of the Department of Agriculture, DENR Secretary Ramon Paje, and Regional and Provincial Directors of the Region, went straight to Brgy. Sto. Nino, Pili, Camarines Sur to grace the launching of the El Verde Movement spearheaded by the local government of Camarines Sur. (PIA Camarines Sur)

oragon.com

February 23rd, 2011, 02:31 AM

Naga Boy

February 23rd, 2011, 02:48 AM

yes Doc. it was when our School of Graduate Studies invited a speaker from the said office and he is also connected to DOT. bako lng tungkol sa taxi ang namention nya kadto.. (sorry but i forgot his name, paging Kuya Pao!)

it is also from him that we knew that LCC will be opening its doors to investors for a BPO company.. after a few months.. igwa na baga announcement sa website kang LCC. :)

We base our posts from what we read, what we hear, what we see, what we perceive and from what we talk about... we cannot change that.

These factors would give different opinions and ideas but there is no need be rude on our posts if what we read, see or heard was different from the others.

As what NCD posted before, a speaker at UNC mentioned more than a hundred taxis- we could not down scale what he said, - that is what she heard- and that is what she posted.

When Father Son talked to the taxi driver about the number of taxis- he posted what we heard.

It’s the same thing that I did and what have been doing.

As much as possible I have kept my posts in a narrative way, with pictures in between and have always been on a personal standpoint. They are based on my experiences as an ordinary citizen living in Naga- to give people not from here a glimpse on how great life is in this city.

And how nice it is to live here in Naga.

Hakz found an info at the PIA and just posted it raw- and for that he gained my respect and admiration.

But I cannot say the same thing with the boorish way that was done at the other thread.

Yes, we could argue but it’s time to put off the hostility and too much political and even people bashing in the SSC threads.

This thread was not created to be that way.

:cheers:

Naga Boy

February 23rd, 2011, 02:51 AM

marhay na aga!

Mr. Danny de Leon, connected with the Naga City Chamber of Commerce.

Nweiz, a TV business talk show over at GNN (Global News Network) is now on planning stage. Former PCCI South Luzon, Mr. Nicolas Beda Priela is being groomed to be the show host.

Yes, I know Mr. De Leon personally. He is the owner of the WRI School and former franchisee of STI.

He is at present the Chairman of the Regional Tourism Council.

He's a very reliable source.

oragon.com

February 23rd, 2011, 02:53 AM

^^^^

:okay:

check this http://bicoltaxi-camsur.com/

naga-cam sur taxi online reservation :cheers:

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 03:50 AM

While these taxi statistics came
from press releases about the number of taxis
in the Bicol Region,
the previous posts in Naga City,
mostly my narratives with accompanying photos
mentioning the over a hundred taxis existing in Naga
came from taxi drivers and taxi operators themselves.

The counting started at 20 units
in May 2009 when SM City Naga opened.

50 units in December 2009
and became more than 76, in May 2010
as posted by Fr. Son on his previous post mid- year in
2010 based on his conversation with a taxi driver.

NCD and Randism if I remember
had similar posts late (July and September) 2010
with a count reaching to 90 to 100 units.
They even mentioned their source,
I believe from the chamber of commerce.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9551/seminary029.jpg

I had similar conversation with the LTO Regional Director late last year
that the number is already over a hundred
and the LTFRB is still processing more applications.

That's the basis of my posts about more than a hundred and counting
as there are new taxi units coming in.
SSC CamSur members can attest at the numerous brand new taxi units
some still without license plates yet plying the city

Last Saturday, I had a chance to ride a taxi
and had a conversation with the taxi driver
and he said that there are more than 150 units as this February 2011
and the number is still growing.

Since hakz posted his post before the thread closed,
I mentioned that there are only 62 taxis in Naga,
he disagreed.

"Lampas sangatos na si numero n'ya kan nag- pacalibrate s'ya kan taxi."

Below are the photos taken of the taxis at CBD 2,
some parts of Naga, airport and SM City and be the judge.

May it be 60 vs 40 units or 62 vs 38 units or over a hundred units:
the fact that could not be denied
is that the taxi industry is the fastest growing transport sector in the city.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/SMTaxi007.jpg?t=1298388220

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/SMTaxi006.jpg?t=1298389804

As what the picture shows,
there has never been this much conglomeration of taxis
anywhere in Region V.

Statistics may not be updated but pictures and eyewitnesses won't lie.

Just like the number of tourists coming to CamSur,
do we always have to justify the percieved number
of taxis in Naga City in our posts
to prevent insulting remarks?:)

We base our posts from what we read, what we hear, what we see, what we perceive and from what we talk about... we cannot change that.

These factors would give different opinions and ideas but there is no need be rude on our posts if what we read, see or heard was different from the others.

As what NCD posted before, a speaker at UNC mentioned more than a hundred taxis- we could not down scale what he said, - that is what she heard- and that is what she posted.

When Father Son talked to the taxi driver about the number of taxis- he posted what we heard.

It’s the same thing that I did and what have been doing.

As much as possible I have kept my posts in a narrative way, with pictures in between and have always been on a personal standpoint. They are based on my experiences as an ordinary citizen living in Naga- to give people not from here a glimpse on how great life is in this city.

And how nice it is to live here in Naga.

Hakz found an info at the PIA and just posted it raw- and for that he gained my respect and admiration.

But I cannot say the same thing with the boorish way that was done at the other thread.

Yes, we could argue but it’s time to put off the hostility and too much political and even people bashing in the SSC threads.

This thread was not created to be that way.

:cheers:

Probably those units or franchises with pending applications are not yet included in LTFRB's statistics/database :okay:

Thanks Doc for your unwavering support to our province and you make us all even more prouder for giving and sharing us these informations here in SSC. :cheers:

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 03:52 AM

Aquino’s housing for cops, soldiers ready in 7 mos.
OCAMPO, Camarines Sur—President Benigno Aquino III Tuesday announced a P3.7-billion fund for the construction of 20,000 housing units for personnel of the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The President told reporters during his visit here on Tuesday that the money would probably be released next month.

He said it would take about seven to eight months for families of the beneficiaries to transfer to their new homes.

Mr. Aquino said the project would also involve building roads, parks and other facilities because the government would be putting up communities for policemen and soldiers.

He said the creation of communities for police and military personnel would increase economic activities in the area where the housing enclave would be built.

The President said he planned to pilot the project in Luzon and later expand its implementation to Visayas and Mindanao.

He said the project would benefit 120,000 to 140,000 families this year.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110223-321755/Aquinos-housing-for-cops-soldiers-ready-in-7-mos

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 03:58 AM

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:03 AM

Cam Sur's El Verde Movement gains support
PILI, Camarines Sur, (PIA) ---- While trying to beat a slot for the Guinness World Book of World Records by overpowering India for its record of 50 million trees, the local government of Camarines Sur also wants to send a message of hope for a greener province by showcasing the importance of flora and more vegetation to our environment.

This message did not only capture the support of the local constituents of Camarines Sur but other organizations as well who have already pledged their support and commitment to simultaneously plant trees on February 23.

Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte launched the El Verde Movement specifically to encourage his constituents in curbing the ill effects of climate change and regain the green panoramic site that Bicol once enjoyed. The movement will focus on a continuous undertaking to plant tress, commercial or fruit-bearing in various strategic sites in the province, aiming to hit a total of 12 million trees until 2012.

A total of 768 government agencies already pledged their participation and guaranteed an active participation of their employees during the planting activity. Members of the academe, representatives from socio and civic organizations, not to mention private individuals also showed their willingness to be a part of this historic event.

One of the participating groups is the Sarong Banggui Organization, Intl. (SBOI) a non profit socio-cultural organization composed of thousands of Bikolanos all over the world, committed to respond to the calls and needs of its community and directs its initiative in carrying out programs for the development of its members and the society, particularly promoting themselves as stewards of the environment.

The Philippine Judges Association also gave their word of commitment to look for a lot where they will nurture the seedlings for the next two years after it was planted. The Archdiocese of Caceres, under the headship of His Excellence, Most Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi and the Archdiocese of Libmanan also pledged their support along with other parishes in their district. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=18195

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:04 AM

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185742_10150117118924209_660679208_6535327_3304856_n.jpg

Added by Andreco Primero (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=660679208)

to the event "NoctuRUN (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201291466548805)"

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:04 AM

CamSur entries rule Subic race
LAST-minute entries from Camarines Sur turned the opening race of the 2011 Speedo National Age Group Triathlon Series into a show of their own as three of their triathletes bagged three age group titles at the Dungaree Beach of the Subic Bay Freeport.

Seven CamSur triathletes showed up to complete the field of 237 participants in the race organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines and hosted by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, with Benjamin Rana Jr., Mark Anthony Hosana and Philip Atento bagging the titles in the men’s 20-24, 17-19 and 30-34 brackets, respectively.

Rana, 25, emerged as the best performer, taking line honors in the 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run race in two hours, 17 minutes and 45 seconds.

"I was not really expecting a victory because there are seasoned triathletes competing," said Rana who atoned for his slow performance in the swim leg (26:36) by submitting the best times in the bike (1:08:30) and run (42:39) legs.

Former SEA Games gold medalist Eric Buhain, also a former chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, gave Rana a big scare. After finishing second in the swim leg, Buhain arrived first at the transition area after the bike leg, with Rana running second.http://www.malaya.com.ph/feb21/sports5.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:07 AM

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:12 AM

EDSA 25: Organizer expects 8,000 participants in EDSA Run in Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY,Philippines(PNA) – Legazpi City is one of the 10 places outside Metro Manila that will stage the EDSA Run on February 27 and its organizer expects at least 8,000 participants to show up.

While the run will commemorate the 1986 People Power Revolution that peacefully toppled the Marcos dictatorial rule and won back democracy for the country, it will also be a fund-raising activity that intends to help in building 25,000 classrooms across the country, according to the Pinoy Power Bicol Coalition of Volunteers (PPBCV).

Its president Ofelia Samar-Sy on Tuesday said the PPBCV that is composed of civil society groups joined by government and non-government organizations hopes to muster some 8,000 participants to the Run, citing earlier commitments by various sectors like the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines which assured around 2,000 runners, among others.

At least 3,000 intermediate pupils with high school and college students; 1,000 employees from national agencies and local government units and another 1,000 from the private and civic sectors are also expected, Sy said.

Runners from as far as Naga City in Camarines Sur have also signified their intention to join the historic activity which Sy promised to be very festive, amusing and healthful.

Registration for walk-in participants who were unable to make it in the pre-registration that closed last Friday will be made on the day of the run starting 3:30 a.m. at the Peñaranda Park where the run will commence going to the Embarcadero de Legazpi, that is three kilometers away ,then negotiate the four-kilometer stretch of Legazpi City Boulevard.

The starting gun for the Bicol Run will be fired at exactly 5:30 a.m. simultaneously with the same activity in EDSA and the other nine areas in the provinces such as Vigan, Ilocos Sur; Clark, Pampanga; the cities of Cebu, Davao, Dipolog, Zamboanga; and the provinces of Zambales, Sultan Kudarat and Zamboanga, Sibugay. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/305850/edsa-25-organizer-expects-8000-participants-edsa-run-bicol

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:13 AM

Triathletes ng Cam Sur nagpakitang gilas sa National Age Group Triathlon
PILI, Camarines Sur, Feb 22(PIA) - - - Mga lokal na atleta na kasali sa CamSur Tri Team na itinatag at patuloy na pinapadrinohan ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte nagpakitang gilas sa first leg ng National Age Group Series 2011 na katatapos pa lang sa Subic kahapon.

Apat na grupong triathlete na nagmula sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur ang nakakuha ng unang puwesto sa mga kategoriyang edad na kanilang sinalihan, na sina Mark Hosana sa grupong 17 hanggang 19 taon gulang , si Billy Biag sa 20 hanggang 24 ang edad , Benjamin Raña sa 25 hanggang 29 taon gulang, at si Philip Atento sa 30 hanggang 34 taon gulang.

Tatlo sa mga lokal na atleta ang nasa ikalawang puwesto na sina Antonio Salamanque, Cris Dimaano at si Rafael Vargas.

Ang CamSur Tri Team na sumali sa Subic ay bahagi ng sampung miyembro na itinuturing na baguhan at kasali sa 200 na triathlete sa Pilipinas na sumali sa National Age Group Series.

Ang pag-sikat ng mga atletang nasabi sa larong triathlon na kumbinasyon ng pag-langoy, pag-bisikleta at pag-takbo ay resulta ng kampanya ni Gobernador Villafuerte na mapa-unlad ang sports sa CamSur, lalo na sa triathlon na sumisikat sa ngayon sa buong mundo bilang isang popular na exteme sports.

Sa katunayan ang CamSur isa na ngayon na maituturing na sentro ng international extreme sport dahil sa CamSur Water Sports Complex. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18306

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:16 AM

Gawad Kalinga Experience in Camarines Sur
Two years ago, I discovered that a cultural revolution was happening in the Philippines. What I didn’t realize at the time was that it would inspire the world and transform my life forever.

The Philippines is receiving an extreme makeover. Slums that once dotted the landscape are being transformed into bright colourful villages for the poorest of the poor. The cultural revolution that I discovered is what the Filipinos call “Gawad Kalinga” which translated into English means, “to give care.”

Tourism Philippines Gawad KalingaThe formula is simple: less for self, more for others, enough for all. Rather than taking more of what you don’t need, give back so that others may have a chance to make something of themselves for their country and their family. Furthermore, nobody gets left behind. All Filipinos are being challenged to give back to their home country so that the poor may have an opportunity at a life of privilege as well and foreigners are being challenged to help the effort. With the help of its supporters, Gawad Kalinga is providing values formation and building thousands of villages in the Philippines and around the world to provide homes to the countless homeless families plagued by poverty.

After years of oppression and continued government corruption, 70% of the 85 million residents of the Philippines still live in poverty. Ironically, in a global survey conducted in 2005, Filipinos came out among the world’s happiest people. Looking through North American eyes, one might believe that such statistics must be incorrect. Afterall, when many North Americans spend their lives chasing material pursuits or the “American” dream in the pursuit of happiness, who could imagine that a country so poor could be so happy?

As a half-Filipino, I was so touched by this unique Filipino-made solution to poverty that I was inspired to retrace the roots of my heritage and journey to the Philippines to devote 6 months volunteering for the cause. When I arrived at the village where we would spend part of our 6 months, there was an immediate connection to the families who welcomed us so warmly. It was a humbling thought that even though these people came from such humble means, had little money and few possessions that they would welcome us to stay in their small homes, share their food and their lives with us. The families were quick to share stories of the struggles and pain of the past and how Gawad Kalinga changed their lives. Stories were shared of life in the slums: sleeping on cement floors infested with cockroaches, meals of only salt mixed with a bit of rice, and leaky roofs that would flood homes during downpours of rain. Men shared stories of how they lost their dignity and confidence because they could not provide for their families. At no point did they blame anyone for their pain. Despite the suffering by these people, there was something I noticed that transcended the darkness in their lives. It was an overwhelming feeling of happiness because although the people did not have enough to satisfy their basic needs, as long as they had their families, there was joy. It was at that point that I realized I was standing in the richest country in the world.

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To the Filipino, family is more important than material wealth. I knew that it was the power of the family as an institution that held these people together in times of great struggle and adversity. No matter how poor they were, the love and joy that they shared as a family could never be taken away from them. For the first time in my life, I felt that I truly experienced what it means to have quality family time and it was all found in the simple pleasures of life found in nature. It was a stark contrast to the material world that many North Americans hide in to shield themselves from their brokenness. Many people blame the poor for being poor. Some attribute it to laziness but more often than not, poverty is caused by a failure of society to give those less fortunate a chance at what everyone else enjoys. Instead of giving others a chance, we are conditioned to take more than we need.

During my six-month stay in the Philippines, I will be working with the people of the GK Villages to help develop tourism as a means of livelihood in their communities. I will also be meeting and living with many of the families and documenting their stories to share with others. The work will continue until poverty around the world is eradicated, values are formed and slums no longer exist. Nobody will be left behind. If we work together to teach people to fish, they will be able to feed their families for life.

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If there is one place in the Philippines where you can truly experience it all, Camarines Sur will not disappoint. Home to the world re-known CamSur Water Sports Complex, Camarines Sur is quickly becoming the new Borocay and the province has the statistics to prove it. It was ranked the number one tourist destination in the country by the department of tourism in the first half of 2009. Not only can you experience every water sport imaginable in one world class facility, but “CamSur” is also home to numerous eco-tourism adventures and the beauty and tranquility of the spectacular Caramoan Islands. The Caramoan Islands were made famous as the filming location of the hit reality television series, “Survivor.”

Believe it or not, despite the CamSur tourist’s typical affinity with water, there is plenty to see in-land as well. The city of Naga plays host to numerous festivals, historic cathedrals and for a little retail therapy, SM City Naga. But perhaps Camarines Sur’s best kept secret lies in a place where the unsuspecting tourist would least expect. Imagine a place where you can relax in the natural wonders of the country while immersing yourself in the spirit of the Bicolano people. Imagine a place where people bring to life century old traditions that will reconnect you with traditional Filipino culture. Imagine a place where you could come as a visitor but leave as family.

Tourism Philippines Gawad KalingaI let my imagination run wild and my dream became a reality when I discovered two Gawad Kalinga villages located in different areas of Camarines Sur. (Gawad Kalinga is a community development model and social movement founded in the Philippines.) One site was located right in the heart of the countryside of Libmanan while the other was located in Iriga boasting spectacular views of Mt. Iriga. Each village features a world-class bed and breakfast facility. These units serve as a means of livelihood for the community. What I love about this concept is that while touring for my own pleasure, I can contribute in a positive way to benefit the local community. Each location was an excellent base to enjoy the local and surrounding area. The Gawad Kalinga villages offer a unique opportunity for potential guests to have an intimate encounter with the locals and culture. At each village I was greeted with a warm smile and a welcome drink.

Set deep in the Bicol countryside is the Gawad Kalinga Pona village in Libmanan. A 20 pesos van ride will have you there in only 45 minutes from Naga. As you live in community with the people of the village, you are exposed to daily life in a way that no hotel can offer. Numerous activities offer enough variety to suit any taste from learning how to cook traditional Bicolano dishes, to participating in traditional farming. Some visitors may simply enjoy interacting with the children. You might also enjoy learning how to make hand made flowers or hand bags out of recycled materials. My personal favourite was fishing in the village’s tilapia pond where your catch will be cooked to your preference – grilled or fried. For those wishing total relaxation and pampering, the locals in Libmanan are even trained to provide hair cuts, massages, or manicures. I enjoyed relaxing on my private deck breathing in the fresh country air – a stark contrast for those who live in metro Manila. Don’t think for one second that when the lights go down that the action stops. That’s when nature comes alive in the country and visitors to Libmanan are treated to the natural wonder of fireflies lighting up the night sky. Once you’ve had your fill of country life, try a change of scenery in Iriga.

Sitting high atop a peak overlooking Mount Iriga, you will find the bed and breakfast suites at the Gawad Kalinga Character village. There is nothing more refreshing than waking up to an awe inspiring view as you sip your morning cup of coffee. All meals are special in this village not just because they come with a view but because they are prepared table side. Like Libmanan, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the Phillipines in a way that most traditional establishments cannot provide. The village is perched on a slope and beautifully landscaped offering one of a kind photo opportunities. You could try learning some of the local Bicolano dialect or just enjoying the view with the locals. The site is ideal for a mountain retreat getaway for couples or as a base to explore the surrounding area. Camarines Sur offers numerous eco-tourism activities including bird watching, natural hot springs, waterfalls, and mountain trekking. On the other side of Mt. Iriga near the Gawad Kalinga village is Lake Buhi. The lake is home to the world’s smallest edible fish, the sinarapan. The village is a van ride away from Naga and won’t cost more than 60 pesos.

What I loved about staying in these villages beyond the intimate encounters was the tremendous value offered. One night in your own private unit including breakfast in the morning starts at just 750 pesos for two people and many of the activities are included as well. It’s almost like being at an all inclusive resort. The bonus is the people. Only in Gawad Kalinga villages can you expect to be randomly invited into people’s homes. This is where the cultural exchange and story telling occurs. I was so touched and humbled when I was invited into a family’s home for the first time. Although they had so little of their own, they insisted on offering me refreshments and treating me like a prince. That’s an experience that even Shangri-la can’t match!

Most vacations are full of transactional encounters, but this vacation transformed my life forever. Whether your interests are dolphin watching, historic cathedrals of Naga or wake boarding at the CamSur Watersports Complex, the Gawad Kalinga villages make an excellent home for your stay in Camarines Sur. Where else can you arrive as a visitor but leave as family? It’s often said that people don’t remember the places they visit, but they always remember the people they meet. I will always remember the people that I encountered at the Gawad Kalinga villages. At one site, the people of the village dropped what they were doing and walked me to the highway to join me as I waited for a van to Naga. As I looked back at their smiling faces waving to me as I departed, I realized that this is the true spirit of mabuhay and the Filipino culture at its best. http://tourism-philippines.com/gawad-kalinga-in-camarines-sur/

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:20 AM

Demolisyon sa mga illegal vendors sa Lungsod ng Naga patuloy
NAGA CITY, 22 Feb. (PIA) - - -Tuloy-tuloy ang paggiba ng mga tindahan ng illegal vendors na naglipana sa Lunsod ng Naga.

Ilang araw nang ginagawa ng Public Safety Office (PSO) ang pag buwag ng naturang mga tindahan. Kasama ang mga karenderia sa lugar na ipinagbabawal ng pamahalaan local ng Naga City.

Umaangal naman ang mga may ari ng puwesto, pero ayun kay PSO Executive Director Lito del Rosario, matagal na nilang binigyan ng abiso ang mga ito at dumating na ang araw na kailangan gawin na ang demolisyon.

Layunin ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Lungsod ng Naga na maging malinis at kaaya-aya ang paligid ng nasabing lugar. Maging maluwag ang daanan habang magiging progrisibo ang Lungsod ng Naga.

Sa ngayon mahigit sa 100 na mga illegal na puwesto ang nabuwag ng PSO at sa palengke naman ang lilipatan ng mga ito na sa ngayon tinatawag na Naga City People’s Mall. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18308

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:28 AM

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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Obelisk of Freedom in Sto. Niño, Naga City, Camarines Sur, Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 04:30 AM

PNoy leads in massive tree planting
PILI, Camarines Sur Feb.22 (PIA) ---- President Benigno Simeon Aquino III joined thousands of Camarines Sur folks in a momentous attempt to defy the effects of climate change by spearheading the ceremonial tree planting of seedlings at the hilly portion of Barangay Sto. Nino, here as the province aims a place at the prestigious Guinness World Record list.

Before the dawn breaks this morning, members of the academe, LGU officials, representatives from socio and civic organizations and private individuals were already in full planting gear, as they prepared to plant an approximate 35,000 seedlings in a 17-hectare planting site.

The President’s arrival further boosted the participant’s enthusiasm to partake of the chance to be active stewards of environment by joining their community in the simultaneous planting.

In his speech, President Aquino lauded the initiative of the local government of Camarines Sur thru Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte in spearheading a gargantuan project of creating not just a name in history but also of launching public awareness on how important trees are in our fight against climate change.

“The government is now addressing our war against poverty, but we are still facing a lot of battles and one of them is our struggle to fight off global warming. Our country has gone through typhoons and widespread flooding that did not only damage our infrastructure and properties but also have lost the lives of many.”

President Aquino said that his administration thru the national government’s greening program strongly supports environment endeavors like the EL Verde Movement to address the declining situation of our environment.

“Five hundred thousand seedlings could transform to five hundred opportunities for our people. Not just in terms of shade, but in terms of livelihood as well,” Aquino added.

In support of this, Aquino also reiterated several government efforts like the issuance of Executive Order 23 which specifically orders logging ban all over the country. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18531

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President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Obelisk of Freedom in Sto. Niño, Naga City, Camarines Sur, Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

(Photo by: Jay Morales/BenHur Arcayan/ Malacañang Photo Bureau)

by Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy) (http://www.facebook.com/presidentnoy)

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:07 AM

Preparing Camarines Sur for disasters
Pili, Camarines Sur -- In line with the strategic positioning of disaster services to be lead by the provincial disaster risk reduction management team of Camarines Sur, a three-day Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) orientation and mainstreaming seminar was conducted over the weekend at the Villa Del Rey, CWC, Capitol Complex, Cadlan, here.

The seminar was attended by personnel coming from various government agencies, academe, media practitioners, Philippine Red Cross personnel in Camarines Sur thru Ms. Zorne Abada, RCY coordinator and representatives from the private sector.

The participants were given lectures on the different kinds of vulnerability, including meteorological hazards which discussed the effects of weather conditions in our daily lives; hydrologic hazard which includes flood, drought and related phenomena and volcanic hazards which is a familiar occurrence to Bicolanos.

Mr. Alexander Mandac, one of the invited resource speakers also tackled various concerns of the complex emergencies and basic concept on disaster risk management (DRM), and the DRM System both in the national and regional context.

Other discussions include hazards on Fire, Health, and Agriculture and Fisheries related hazards.

On the second day of the training, Mr. Juan Blenn I. Huelgas, UNDP National Recovery Advisor talked on the salient provisions of Republic Act 10121 otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Act of 2010 and update on the national framework, plan and policies with regards to its implementation.

On the last day, the participants were given an overview of the DRR Mainstreaming in development planning.

Being one of the most vulnerable communities when it comes to disaster, Camarines Sur sees to it that it equips itself with the necessary trainings to set off an effective implementation of disaster preparedness plan to reduce, if not totally eradicate, casualties during disasters. (http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/news/v.php?id=17862

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:08 AM

Coconut farmers are now enjoying good price for their products-PCA
LEGAZPI CITY- Coconut farmers in Bicol produced a total of 430,054 metric tons of Copra in 2010 valued at P11.9 billion and are enjoying a good price for their produce because of the effect of climate change in other countries producing substitute products according the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) regional office.

PCA regional director Eduardo Allorde said that the farm gate price of copra last year averaged at P46.75 per kilogram up from P18.00 for the same period in 2009 or a price differential of P28.25/per kilogram.

Moreover he said that price of matured coconut (Niyog) used for cooking vegetable has reached P25 pesos each and young coconut or Buko also at P25 pesos each.

He said that the province of Camarines Sur produced the highest volume of Copra in 2010 with 93,833 metric tons harvested from 119,045 hectares of land planted to coconut while Sorsogon is second with 97,738 metric tons from harvested from 97,692 hectares, third is Masbate with 87,478 metric tons harvested from 91,076 hectares and fourth is Camarines Norte with 82,002 metric tons harvested from 85,375 hectares, fifth is Albay with 38,593 metric tons harevested from 40,180 hectares and sixth is is the island province of Catanduanes with 13,807 metric tons harvested from 14,375 hectares for total of 447,764 hectares.

Allorde said that there are a more than 300,000 coconut farmers in Bicol dependent on the coconut farming while 2.1 million Bicolanos are directly or indirectly dependent on the Coconut industry.

The PCA regional director explained that the rise in the price of coconut products is due to the climate change pervading in the World today like the snows and blizzard in the United States and Europe and flooding in other areas because of La Nina.

He said that because of this abnormal weather condition brought about by climate change the supply of competing product like soya bean oil, sunflower and kernel oil has been reduced making our coconut based products more in demand in the world market forcing the price to shoot up.

He added that last year some $1.5 billion dollar worth of coconut products were exported to the world market.

He disclosed that the agency is now implementing for this year several projects to increase the production of coconut farmers to take advantage of the good prevailing price in the world market.

He disclosed that these projects are under the National Coconut Productivity Program (NCCP) which includes the Participatory Planting Project (PCPP), The Salt Fertilization Project(SFP) and the Coconut intercropping Project (CIP).http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=18304

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:31 AM

Groundbreaking of Freedom Obelisk
February 22, 2011
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:35 AM

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President Noynoy Aquino had a ceremonial planting today at the Sto. Niño site, and said this about Gov and CamSur "Camarines Sur under Lray was the first to implement the National Greening Program and for that we thank him and we hope this will be duplicated in a lot more areas soon" Sugod El Verde! Let's Go ! CamSur tomorrow we'll plant 570,000 trees in 1 hour!!!

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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:36 AM

Camarines Sur aims to grow 12M trees until 2012
PILI, Camarines Sur, Feb. 22 (PNA) – A crusade has been launched to grow 12 million trees in the province as an undertaking to restore its green panorama and curb the negative impact of climate change.

Provincial Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte is spearheading the crusade under the newly formed El Verde Movement (EVM) that has earned the support and commitment of his constituents into taking an active role towards the global environmental protection campaign called for by the prevailing climate change.

The tree planting activities will start on February 23 and continue through next year which by that time, according to Villafuerte here on Tuesday, “perhaps we would be able to grow at least 12 million healthy trees and have a crack on the Guinness Book of World Records entry made by India with its 50 million trees”.

“We are particularly concerned with the Bicol National Park (BNP), a protected area covering a vast forest land we share with Camarines Norte but has been reduced to bald mountains and barren land by the unabated illegal logging and other prohibited activities during the past years,” he said.

Another main area of concern is the Mt. Isarog National Park which, in the past decades had been pestered by kaingin (slash and burn) farming despite government regulations for its protection, Villafuerte said.

The governor said all government agencies with offices in the provinces, local government units and the barangays, the academe, civil and social organizations as well as thousands of private individuals have already assured their participation in this historic event which the EVM will continue to propagate until its objective is attained.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had also pledged its support by providing planting materials from.

“We are also able to enlist the participation of the Sarong Banggui Organization, Intl. (SBOI) a non-profit socio-cultural organization composed of thousands of Bikolanos all over the world that have committed to respond to the calls for the development of communities and promoting itself as a steward of the environment,” the governor said.

The Philippine Judges Association (PJA) on the other hand, had committed to adopt an area where its members and their families could plant trees which they would nurture in the next two year to make sure it grow up to become full grown trees in the next two years, he said.

The Archdiocese of Caceres, under the headship of His Excellence, Most Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi and the Archdiocese of Libmanan also pledged their support along with other parishes in their district, Villafuerte added.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=331222

Naga Boy

February 23rd, 2011, 05:36 AM

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^^Centro

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^^SM City Naga

Did Goldilocks changed it's logo?

There used to be a picutre of a little blodne girl on thier logo.

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:37 AM

EDSA 25:Aquino leads groundbreaking of Naga obelisk
NAGA CITY, Feb. 22 (PNA) -– President Benigno S. Aquino III on Tuesday led the groundbreaking of the Obelisk of Freedom in Naga City symbolizing the city’s contribution to the restoration of democracy during the dark days of the dictatorship leading to the installation of former President Corazon C. Aquino.

In his remarks after leading the capsule-laying signaling the start of the construction of the obelisk in Plaza Quezon along General Luna and Padre Burgos Streets here, the President lauded the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for the establishment of the monument that symbolizes Naguenos' fight against the American and Japanese invaders in the past.

“Magsilbi sanang paalala ang monumentong ito hindi lamang sa mga Naguenos kundi sa ating mga Filipino para pangalagaan at ingatan ang ating kalayaan; huwag nating balewalain ang mga naging sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani,” the President said.

He said the obelisk will serve as a reminder to the heroism of the people of Naga City in their past and present struggles.

The President pointed out that the concrete base of the obelisk features the struggles of the Arejola brothers, General Ludivico (symbolizing the sword), and propagandist Tomas against the American invaders who captured Naga City during the Filipino-American war, and the successful short-lived liberation of the city from the Japanese intruders and their Filipino puppet government in May 1942.

The triangular obelisk will be topped by a dove representing the Naguenos' universal yearning for peace, freedom and justice while the yellow ribbon symbolizes democracy.

Joining the President in the groundbreaking rites were DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo, Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte, and Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado.

Cabinet Secretaries present were Ramon Jesus Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Cesar Sarino of the EDSA People Power Commission.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=331152

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:43 AM

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Did Goldilocks changed it's logo?

There used to be a picutre of a little blodne girl on thier logo.

Yes, Doc.

Below is the news item last October 2010;

Goldilocks bids adieu to girl logo, gets new look
MANILA, Philippines—The four-decade-old restaurant chain Goldilocks recently announced the launch of “Luxe”—its new brand which, as the name suggests, targets a more upscale clientele to expand the company’s market and compete with big foreign and local names in the food-service sector.

At the same time, the company said it would continue expanding aggressively not just here but also overseas to tap the growing market of migrant Filipinos hungry for Goldilocks cakes and other pastries.

The Luxe brand, which will have just a few stores initially in upscale areas of Metro Manila, will accept orders for customized cakes for special occasions as well as a dessert bar.

“We feel like we can tap into a new market with this new line. We want customers to feel proud when buying or getting our Luxe products as gifts,” Goldilocks marketing director Pinky Yee said at a recent briefing.

She said the new brand would help Goldilocks tap customers outside of its traditional market of mothers buying “pasalubong” for their families at home.

The first Luxe store was opened earlier this year on Shaw Boulevard. More Luxe stores will be opened in the Makati Central Business District, the Fort Bonifacio area in Taguig, Alabang in Muntinlupa and Greenhills in San Juan, she said.

She said the company did not plan on opening more Luxe stores at the moment, noting that keeping the number of stores down would add to the brand’s “exclusive” appeal.

“ Luxe does not just target the upscale market. The prices are reasonable, so even those in the upper C class can afford,” she said.

Yee said customers can now also bid Goldilocks’ old logo—a pale-faced little girl with curly blonde hair—adieu. Replacing it in the front of every Goldilocks store across the country will be a simple letter “G,” which is colored blue.

So far, 105 of the company’s 317 stores have been given the fresh look, with the rest of the company’s outlets lined up for the facelift.

She said the company would put up more stores around the country and beef up its current overseas operations in the US, Thailand and Canada.

[B]Local expansion

Earlier, the company said it planned to open 24 new stores in the Philippines. Yee said the first 18 were already operational and that the company was on schedule for the opening of the remaining six.

Goldilocks plans to book close to P8 billion in system-wide sales by the end of the year, up from P7.5 billion in 2009.

Next year, she said, the company would focus on expanding its network of stores outside of Metro Manila, especially in Northern Luzon, which it can better serve due to the recent opening of a Goldilocks commissary in Pampanga.

In the next three to four years, she said the company would open a commissary in the American east coast, leading to the opening of more stores in cities like New York and Chicago. There are currently 22 Goldilocks stores in the US, located in California and Nevada. The company also has two stores each in Canada and Thailand.

Yee said it “made sense” to open stores in the US east coast since that was where the biggest Filipino communities outside of California were.

She said the restaurant chain was more than ready to go up against other big local names in the business like Jollibee and Pancake House.

“We have a wholesome brand. It’s a good name. There will always be that attraction,” she said.

http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20101023-299316/Goldilocks-bids-adieu-to-girl-logo-gets-new-look

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:49 AM

Senior Citizens’ Building pig-inaguraran
Pili, CamSur. Pormal nang pig-inaguraran an Senior Citizens Building na magiging opisina kan mga opisyales kan Provincial Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of Camarines Sur (PFSCACS) sa laog kan Kapitolyo Provincial kan Lunes, Febrero 14 kaaldawan mismo kan Valentine’s Day.

An Senior Citizens Building na-realizar sa inisyatibo ni Gob. LRay Villafuerte na maigot na suportador kan nasambit na organisacion.

Si Rev. Fr. Leopoldo Zara , Parish Priest kan Christ the King Parish iyo mismo an nag-administrar kan blessing kan pagbubukas kan edificio sa presenya kan mga opisyales kan federasyon na hale sa manlaenlaen na banwaan kan provincia, yaon man presente an personnel kan provincia na nag-asistir asin representante kan League of Municipal OSCA (Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs).

An bagong edificio may mahiwas na mga kuwarto para sa admin office, session asin function halls. An nasambit na senior citizens’ building may nakatagama man na espacio para sa planong medical clinic para sa mga miembros, segun ki Jesus Taumatorgo, presidente kan PFCSCACS.

Pagkatapos kan inagurasyon an mga opisyales kan federasyon nagkaigwa nin get-together party sa session hall para lalo magkaburonyog an saindang iribanan.

Segun ki Taumatorgo na saindang regular monthly meeting gigibohon kan ikaduwangLunes bulan-bulan. http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/camsur-radio-release/senior-citizens-building-pig-inaguraran.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:50 AM

“El Verde” suportado kan Korte Suprema, empleados pinag-enganyar magparticipar
Mahiwas ngonian an suporta na nakukua kan pinakabagong programa kan govierno provincial kan Camarines Sur na inapod na “El Verde” na magkakaigwa nin mahiwas na pagsikad sa maabot na Miyerkoles, Pebrero 23.

An pinakahuring nagpaabot nin pagsuporta digdi iyo an Korte Suprema kun sain pinag-enganyar kaini an mga miembros kan judicatura asin ang saindang mga empleado na magparticipar asin magtanom man nin mga puon nin kahoy como suporta sa nasambit na programa ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte.

Maroromdoman na an nasambit na programa igwa nin obheto na magkapagtanom nin dai mababa sa 12 milyones na puon nin kahoy sa laog nin duwang taon.

Nakatalaan na magkaigwa kan paglansar kan nasambit na programa sa maabot na Pebrero 23, 2011 sa bilog na provincia kan Camarines Sur sa paagi kan sarabay na pagtanom kan mga constituentes nin puon nin kahoy.

Huli kaini, nakatalaan na mag-arkila an Camarines Sur Judges Association nin 3 hasta 4 na bus tanganing sakayan kan mga maparticipar. An mga maparticipar puedeng gamiton an saindang opisyal na oras nin pagtrabaho para sa nasambit na pagtanom nin kahoy.

Segun ki Gob LRay, igwang ipinagtalaan na sarong ektarya an asosasyon kan mga jues sa Bgy. Sto. Nino sa Pili, Camarines Sur tanganing tanoman ninda asin an mga itinanom na kahoy sinda man an maataman sa laog nin duwang taon tangani man na masigurong ini mapadagos na sa pagtalubo asin magin masarig na puon nin kahoy sa maarabot na panahon.http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/camsur-radio-release/el-verde-suportado-kan-korte-suprema-empleados-pinag-enganyar-magparticipar.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:51 AM

Pinaka-enot na housing project para sa rebel returnees ilalansar sa San Jose, Pili Febrero 23
PILI, CAMSUR. Kasabay kan paglansar kan programang El Verde ni Gob. LRay Villafuerte, saro pang programa na inaapod na Community of Hope an ilalansar kan govierno provincial katuwang an Gawad Kalinga sa San Jose, Pili sa Mierkules, Febrero 23.

An Community of Hope, sarong proyektong minataong pag-asa sa mga familia nin rebel returnees na makapagbagong-buhay asin oportunidad na magkaigwa nin harong asin hanapbuhay.

An ilalansar na First Rebel Returnee housing program kan provincia nin CamSur iyo an pinaka-enot sa bilog na nacion. Ini an pinaka-enot na GK community na pinangenotan kan provincia na an invuelto mga rebel returnees na gustong mag-bagong buhay asin oportunidad sa hanapbuhay.

An mga GK communities mas bistado bako lang sa housing projects pati man sa pagcrear nin oportunidad sa mga residentes kaini na magkaigwa nin income-generating projects arog kan manukan asin gulayan.

An provincia nin CamSur iyo an unikong napiling Designer Province sa enterong Pilinas nin huri kan maabot sa 4,700 GK homes asin 125 villages sa 35ng banwaan asin 2ng ciudad kan provincia. http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/camsur-radio-release/pinaka-enot-na-housing-project-para-sa-rebel-returnees-ilalansar-sa-san-jose-pili-febrero-23.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:56 AM

Visitors From Denmark and NCIP In Iriga City
by Irigacity Police Station (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001362697650)

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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 05:57 AM

Govierno provincial nagpadrino nin libreng kumpil sa fiesta kan Bato
Saro an govierno provincial sa nagtaong dalan asin espuerso tanganing tawan kolor asin gibohon na memorable an celebracion kan ika 258ng taon kan pagkakapundar kan banwaan kan Bato. Ini sa paagi kan pagpadrino nin libreng pagkumpil asin pagbunyag para duman sa mga boot na matawan kan nasambit na mga sakramento susog man sa tradisyon Romana Catolica.

Mismong si Achbishop Leonardo Z. Legazpi an nagconducir kan nasambit na pagkumpil na ginibo sa parokya kan Most Holy Trinity kan naka-aging Pebrero 15.

Siring man, nagkaigwa nin pagbunyag sa mga omboy pati na man may mga edad nang dai pa nagkakaburonyagan na pinagtarabangan kan mga kapadian na sinda Rev. Fr. Nonito S. Barra, Rev. Fr. Michael M. Nacario sa pag-asiste ninda Rev.Fr. Denver Tinio asin Rev. Lyndon Fabul.

An nasambit man na pagpadrino nin libreng pagkumpil asin bunyag an parte pa man kan programa ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte sa pagpaparambong kan relasyon kan kada familia sa laog kan provincia. Magigiromdoman na antes pa kan pagpuon kan saiyang presenteng termino como gobernador, saiya nang pinunan an pagpadrino nin mga kasal, bunyag asin kumpil kun sain man nagin ribo-ribo an saiyang tinubong asin tinindugan como pangenot na padrino kan kinasal o binunyagan.

Nagin labi labi man an pasasalamat ni Alcaldeza Jeanette O. Bernaldez na presente durante kan nasambit na aktibidad sa programa kan provincia mantang dakulang tabang an nasambit na aktibidad nin huli ta nagdara ini nin kagianan duman sa mga nagpakumpil asin nagpabunyag sa pagkamenos ninda sa gatos asin kapagalan. Dugang pa kaini, orog na nagin mas memorable an saindang okasyon nin huli ta ginibo ini kasabay kan dakulang okasyon kan saidang banwaan na Bato.http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/camsur-radio-release/govierno-provincial-nagpadrino-nin-libreng-kumpil-sa-fiesta-kan-bato.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:00 AM

JCI Iriga Adopted One Classroom
by jci iriga (http://www.facebook.com/pages/jci-iriga/110840868945144)

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JCI Iriga adopted one classroom in Iriga Central School as part of the community project of JCI. JCI Iriga believes in the last tenet of our JCI Creed, "that service to humanity is the best work of life." So they dressed up one classroom and enclosed with net to prevent dengue to the students of ICS.

Date started: February 19, 2011
Date completed: February 20, 2011

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:01 AM

Manlain-lain na mga organisasyon nag-pledge nin suporta sa El Verde
PILI, CamSur – Duwang aldaw na lang bago an aktuwalmenteng grandeng paglansar sa Miyerkoles, Pebrero 23 kan El Verde movement, kadakul-dakul nang mga residente asin organisasyon sa laog asin luwas kan provincia an nag-komiter na kan saindang suporta asin participacion sa programang El Verde na primeramenteng pigtu-tulod ni Gobernador LRay Villafuerte.

An El Verde sarong makabagong programa na matutok sa pagtanom nin mga poon nin kahoy – pan komersiyal o mga minabungang pagkakan na prutas – sa maniba-ibang lugar sa enterong kahiwasan kan provincia na an obheto makapatanom nin dai mababa sa 12 milyones na poon pagsikad ngonian na bulan nin Pebrero hasta taon 2012.

Kan suraton an baretang ini, minatotal nang 768ng mga ahencia nin govierno, 2,189 na grupo hali sa academia, 532 na mga asosayon sibiko asin sosyal, pati na man dai na mabilang-bilang na numero nin mga familia asin indibiduwal an mga kumitido na sa programa. Pati mga banko, mga corporasyon nin negosyo asin mga asosasyon civico nagpahayag na man kan saindang participacion.

Saro sa mga nangenot na sector na nag komiter kan saindang suporta iyo an judicatora, sa paagi nin sarong direktiba hali mismo sa Corte Suprema na mina-enkaminar kan mga personahe kan mga korte na magpartisipar sa programa sa pakikipag-coodinar kan Philippine Judges Association na mismong nangako na mapili sinda nin sarong ektaryang lote na saindang papanoon nin tanom na kahoy na saindang aatamanon asin ima-mantenir sa laog nin dai mababa sa duwang taon.

Siring man an Archdiocese of Caceres sa pamamayo ni Most Rev. Leonardo Z. Legaspi asin an Diocese kan Libmanan asin an manlainlain na parokya, nangako man na matanom nin saro man na ektaryang saindang aatamanon.

Durante kan grand launching na naka-centro sa barangay Santo Nino sa banwaan nin Pili kun sain mahali an signal na ipapaabot sa manlain-lain na parte kan provincia para sa sarabay na pagpoon nin pagtanom nin semilya nin mga kahoy.

Matutok ugaring an atensiyon kan kadaklan sa banwaan nin Siruma, kun sain may preparasyon na mamobilisar nin diyes mil na tawo tanganing magtanom nin total na 80 mil na poon sa laog sana nin sarong oras.

Pagkatapos kan operasyon nin pagtanom nin poon nin kahoy sa Siruma, dadaogon kan CamSur an siring man na ginibong pagtanom sa nacion kan India kun sain nakapagtanom lang nin 50 mil na poon nin kahoy na siguradong matatampok an CamSur sa Guinness Book of World Records.http://camsur.com/CamSur-News/camsur-radio-release/manlain-lain-na-mga-organisasyon-nag-pledge-nin-suporta-sa-el-verde.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:13 AM

PUP Announces PUPCET Schedules
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has announced that the application for PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) in its Metro Manila and provincial campuses is still on-going except for PUP San Juan Campus.

Moreover, PUP Admission and Registration Office (ARO) has extended acceptance of PUPCET application in Bansud, Mindoro until March 18, which supposedly has ended on January 28.

The PUP entrance examination schedules are as follows: Sta. Mesa Main Campus, Feb. 20; Commonwealth, Quezon City, March 19; Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, March 20; Taguig, Metro Manila, Feb. 27; Sta. Rosa and San Pedro, Laguna, March 6; Sto. Tomas, Batangas, March 13; Sta. Maria, Bulacan, March 19; Ragay, Camarines Sur, May 7; Mariveles, Bataan, April 3; Calauan, Laguna, April 3; Binan, Laguna, April 3; Lopez, Quezon, April 8; Gen. Luna, Quezon, April 9; Mulanay, Quezon, April 10; Unisan, Quezon, April 11; Maragondon, Cavite, April 30; Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, May 1; Pulilan, Bulacan, May 7; and Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, April 17.

For more details, visit your nearest PUP Campus or log on to www.pup.edu.ph. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=18377

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:17 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:19 AM

Privacy bill has solid support
A proposed law imposing 12 to 20 years imprisonment on photographers, videographers and other persons for viola-ting an individual’s right to privacy using high-tech gadgets which is being pushed by two members of the influential Arroyo family got the full backing of majority of respondents in an online survey conducted by the House of Representatives.

The final and official results of the survey by congress.gov.ph, the official website of the House of Representatives showed majority support for House Bill No. 1472 or the proposed “Personal Privacy Protection Act of 2010” filed by Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Camarines Sur Rep. Diosdado “Dato” Arroyo.

The measure will severely punish those violating the privacy of people for commercial purposes, especially if this results in death.

The online survey showed that 136 out of 211 respondents or 64.45% backed the proposal to protect the constitutional right of every person against privacy intrusion.

The survey also revealed that 61 respondents or 28.91% opposed the proposal while only 14 respondents or 6.64% were undecided.

The survey explained that “the Constitution provides guarantees to all citizens, private or public, so they can live a meaningful life under a democratic society where privacy is enjoyed and respected.”

However, it said that “numerous individuals have complained of intrusions by photographers, videographers and other unscrupulous persons using high-tech gadgets with very intrusive modern visual and auditory enhancement devises (telephoto lenses and hyperbolic microphones).”

Aside from the 12 to 20 years jail term, the bill would also “penalize any person who commits harassment against another for commercial purposes and which causes death with imprisonment of reclusion temporal with a fine of P50,000.”

The respondents were asked “would you, as a private citizen, support this legislative initiative?”http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/national/28736-privacy-bill-has-solid-support.html

sonofignatius

February 23rd, 2011, 06:19 AM

Daruanak
by Jeth P. Ablaneda (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000284041946)

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had the chance to see Daruanak for myself as i toured a jesuit guest yesterday afternoon in Pasacao. :)

Groundbreaking of Freedom Obelisk
February 22, 2011
by Arnel Labrador (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000119472765)

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when i had lunch at Geewan yesterday i noticed the clearing of what used used to stand at the intersection of the three streets. iyo na palan yan obelisk ang matindog duman.

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President Noynoy Aquino had a ceremonial planting today at the Sto. Niño site, and said this about Gov and CamSur "Camarines Sur under Lray was the first to implement the National Greening Program and for that we thank him and we hope this will be duplicated in a lot more areas soon" Sugod El Verde! Let's Go ! CamSur tomorrow we'll plant 570,000 trees in 1 hour!!!

by Boom Dayupay (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547777153)

the province goes green. :cheers:

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:21 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:23 AM

the province goes green. :cheers:

:cheers:

Aquino leads tree-planting PILI, Camarines Sur – President Benigno Aquino led a ceremonial tree- planting activity at the protected rainforest site at the base of Mt. Isarog in Barangay Sto. Niño, Tuesday morning.

The activity was part of the launching of Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte’s “El Verde” project, a massive tree-planting campaign that aims to plant 12 million trees until 2012 in the province’s 35 towns and one component city.

The President, together with Gov. Villafuerte, Environment and Natural Resource Secretary Paje, among others, trekked at least two kilometers up a mountain road to reach the forest reserve site.

At least 5,000 volunteers clad in green T-shirts were among those who joined the simultaneous planting of trees.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/28831-aquino-leads-tree-planting.html

sonofignatius

February 23rd, 2011, 06:26 AM

nice photos of the run. rural scenes are always relaxing, refreshing.

BCAT/ CSPC is also conducting a run soon- saw the posters on this in Naga.

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:26 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:26 AM

http://www.pinoymountaineer.com

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up in the heights of Mt Isarog

cool :okay:

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:28 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:30 AM

P3.7B set for AFP, PNP housing
PRESIDENT Aquino yesterday said his administration has earmarked about P3.7 billion for the construction of at least 20,000 houses for soldiers and policemen.

"We have been working on this close to a month ago," Aquino told reporters in Camarines Sur where he led a tree-planting program. "How soon it will happen? By the time we release the funds and I expect within next month we can release the funds," he added.

The President said it might take six to eight months before the first families will start moving to their new homes.

"We will start initially in Luzon but eventually, there will also be (construction of houses) in Visayas and Mindanao," said Aquino.

Aquino said they are targeting to provide houses for about 120,000 to 140,000 soldiers and policemen within his term. "But this year, the target is minimum of 20,000," the President said.

He said the amortization for the units will only be about P200 a month for five years and there will be gradual increase in the payment in the succeeding years. "It will balloon eventually on the 26th to 30th year at P844.20," he said.

Aquino said he is confident that the soldiers and policemen will be able to pay the P844 amortization for the houses on the 26th to 30th year, noting that they pay between P2,000 and P5,000 rent for apartments.http://www.malaya.com.ph/feb23/news7.html

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:32 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:35 AM

And the shoe fits!
MARIKINA CITY, Philippines – This is the vision of Mayor Del R. De Guzman for this eastern valley of nearly half a million residents, “If Camsur became a leading destination because of their man-made watersports complex, we hope to replicate their success with our Marikina Sports Park (MSP) — complemented by other arenas and facilities for softball, tennis, and others.”

To help them achieve this, the mayor declared 2012 as “Make it Marikina!” Year — a marketing campaign to attract new investments, new residents, and visitors; and also to promote local products and services.

This campaign was launched during the Marikina mayor’s State of the City Address (SOCA) recently at the Marikina Hotel and Convention Center. De Guzman said they have the whole of 2011 to prepare for the success of this place's marketing campaign which aims to ultimately improve the quality of life of each Marikenyo.

According to him, the said strategy will enable Marikina City to expand its taxbase and benefit from the multiplier effect of tourism to spur the economy of the city.

“If we succeed in convincing former Rep. Charlie Cojuangco and Manny Pangilinan (MVP) into sponsoring the rehabilitation of our football field and rehabilitate our sports center; and, the Lhuillier group into putting up a world-class tennis facility housing four tennis courts for international competitions, and another sponsor to construct a softball stadium in its present location along the banks of the Marikina River in barangay Sto. Niño... we expect to increase visitor arrivals and generate revenues from robust ticket sales of hosted sporting events,” explained De Guzman, adding, “with a new artificial surface in place, we expect to attract Dan Palami and the “Azkals” back into our sports center for their trainings and practices.”

If Marikina becomes the “home of the Azkals,” they expect to regularly attract football enthusiasts and swooning teeners from neighboring cities because of the Azkals' current celebrity status. This will translate to higher consumption and local purchases by these visitors that will benefit Marikina retailers and merchants.

This new positioning as a sports capital is designed to be the catalyst for new investments in ancillary and sports-related business and services to come into Marikina, like specialized sports clinics, therapy centers, hospitals, workout gyms, health spas, training facilities, etc. Existing shoe manufacturers can go into sports shoes and other sporting goods. This sports positioning can hopefully attract athletes, professionals and experts in related fields to relocate in Marikina as new residents.

Marikina is a Clean and Green hall of fame awardee, a recipient of numerous awards as a Healthy City by the World Health Organization (WHO), a pioneer member of the Alliance of Healthy Cities, and has the only bikeways network in the country (a total of 52 kms.). Many families want to live in Marikina if not for the threat of another Ondoy.

The mayor is aware of this and already has an idea which he hopes to pitch to top property developers like Ayala Land, Megaworld, Filinvest, Robinsons, Federal Land, SMDC, etc. The idea involves enticing residents in danger zones to move to higher grounds of Marikina Heights, Fortune, and Concepcion Dos; while redeveloping the vacated danger zones into land-use best suited for its topography. Meanwhile, new developments in the danger zones should adopt new designs that protect them from flooding.

Mayor Del De Guzman’s first-ever State of the City Address was delivered during the 6th City Council’s 2nd Regular Session for the Calendar Year 2011. The occasion was graced by personalities in the field of politics, representatives from the national government agencies, members of the academe, business group leaders, homeowners association presidents, religious sector heads, and members of non-government organizations, socio-civic organizations and foundations among others. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/301469/and-shoe-fits

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:36 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
Added yesterday by Thiel B. Alcantara (http://www.facebook.com/thiel.alcantara)

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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:38 AM

Route Recon for Run Lake Buhi (May 22, 2011)
by Thiel B. Alcantara (http://www.facebook.com/thiel.alcantara)

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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:40 AM

CamSur bets stamp class in SPEEDO Age Group Triathlon
Triathletes from CamSur turned Sunday’s 2011 SPEEDO National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) Series into a show of their own, as three of their bets went on to win age group titles held at the Dungaree Beach, Subic Bay Freeport.

Seven CamSur triathletes showed up to complete the 237 participants in the inaugural race of the NAGT organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) and hosted by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SMBA).

Three of Camsur’s bets — Benjamin Rana Jr., Mark Anthony Hosana and Philip Atento — bagged the titles in the men’s 20-24, 17-19 and 30-34 brackets.

The 25-year-old Rana emerged as the best performer as he won line honors in the 1.5-K swim, 40-K bike and 10-K distance race in two hours, 17 minutes and 45 seconds.

“I was not really expecting a victory because there are seasoned triathletes competing," said Rana, who atoned for his slow performance in the swim (26:36) by submitting the best time in the bike (1:08:30) and run (42:39).

Former SEA Games gold medalist and ex-Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Eric Buhain gave Rana a big scare, however.

The multi-titled swimmer came in second in the swim, but was first to arrive at the transition area after the bike leg with Rana at a close second.

Rana, however, burst into speed immediately as he took the lead after only the first 200 meters and never looked back.

Nineteen-year-old Hosana and the 31-year old Atento came in second and third overall with 2:20:57 and 2:21:19, respectively, to complete the impressive showing of Team CamSur.

Buhain, who went jogging in the run leg, finished with 2:39:54 to settle for fifth spot in the 40-44 age group.

Joyette Jopson emerged as the fastest in the female class as she completed the race in two hours, 41 minutes and 12 seconds.

The 31-year-old Hopson also made her move in the bike leg to gain ground against early leader Hazel Benipayo before unleashing her might in the run leg to also emerge champion in the female 30 to 34 age class.http://www.gmanews.tv/story/213509/camsur-bets-stamp-class-in-speedo-age-group-triathlon

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 06:59 AM

TALES FROM THE TINAGBA FESTIVAL
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Bicolano legend tells of a people who lived under the shadow of a mighty mountain where the gods were said to reside. Here they spent their years giving birth, nurturing, planting, harvesting, dying. They endured the elements, fought wars against neighboring tribes, and survived the challenges of a pre-historic existence. But a time came when, no matter how hard they labored and toiled, the land refused to yield its fruit. The sun burned and the dry ground cracked under its glare. In desperation, the people begged the gods for mercy.

Apparently, their supplication reached divine ears and in no time at all, refreshing rain poured out from the skies. The fallow earth drank thirstily and life sprung forth from seeds once more. Grateful for the gods’ blessings, the people rejoiced and remembered this kindness through rituals and festivities celebrated since then.

This is the story that serves as the backdrop for the Tinagba Festival held annually in Iriga City in the Bicol region. Although the celebration may have been held sporadically throughout the centuries, it was revived in the ‘70s by the late Atty. Jose Calleja Reyes, whose research among the accounts of Franciscan chroniclers became the basis for the festival.

An excerpt from “Sumagang” the official newsletter of the city of Iriga, offers this description: “The ritual consists of offering to Gugurang (a deity) of the fruits of the land called Himoloan, which are consumed at once in a raucous feast. The order by which they observe the celebration is as follows: they prepare the table for the feast, as in the modern long-capes, which they call salangat and which they fill up with various viands, after which the baliana recites the soraque, a religious song chanted for the benefit of Gugurang, which is continually chanted by a chorus of women. After their chanting, they partake of the feast...”

“Tinagba” refers to “the season’s first harvest”, and the festival fittingly focuses on this legend as rendered by various groups in the community competing for the best street dancing interpretation. This year, Tinagba 2011 was quite a red-letter day for Iriga that it was even declared a Special Non-Working Day in the city through Proclamation No. 98, “in order to give the people of the City of Iriga full opportunity to participate and celebrate the occasion”.

The whole-day festivities began with an interpretation of the cycles of life by the Perpetual Help Tribal Community, led by former tribal chief Petito Caneza. This was immediately followed by the bull cart caravan, where members of the community paraded with bull-drawn carts decorated to represent their particular sector. Participating for the first time this year was the Magbinaydan, a group of Irigueño expatriates from around the world.

The much-awaited street dancing showdown began as the first contingent performed under the tortuously hot early afternoon sun. Then a downpour suddenly raged by the time contingent number two took center stage. This twist in the weather did nothing to dampen the participants’ spirits, who defied the elements with their energy and aplomb. In colorful, albeit washed-out costumes, they continued dancing and chanting, jumping and being tossed in the air, climbing ladders and doing acrobatic stunts, their smiles sunshiny despite the dark clouds, waving enthusiastically as the drumbeats ushered them out through stage right. But while they were all winners in the spectators’ eyes, it was Cluster 2 (Bgy. Santiago, Sta. Elena, Sto. Domingo, Banao, San Juan and La Anunciasion) who won first place, and also earned a grand slam of awards for Best in Costume, Best in Moving Choreography, and Best in Sound and Rhythm. Second Place honors went to Cluster 3 (Bgy. Sto. Niño, San Antonio, La Trinidad, La Medalla, La Purisima); and Third Place was Cluster 5 (Bgy. San Agustin, Sta. Teresita, San Andres, San Vicente Norte, Sta. Cruz).

Tinagba 2011 also featured a dazzling display of floats creatively made from indigenous materials, which showcased the various local products and services of the participating barangays. Judged Best Float was Casureco 3, representing the power and energy sectors; Second Place was Iriga City Water District; and Third Place was Cluster 6 (Bgy. San Pedro, Perpetual Help, Sta Maria, San Ramon, Niño Jesus, San Rafael, Cristo Rey, Sagrada, Antipolo and Sta. Isabel).

Although still raining, the entertainment continued with artists Yeng Constantino and Jason Gainza rousing the crowd with their upbeat renditions of current pop favorites. And as a fitting finale to a day of thanksgiving, a fireworks display lit up Iriga’s evening sky.

Indefatigable Iriga mayor Madelaine Alfelor Gazmen was a consistent hands-on presence throughout the whole celebration. She attributed the success of the Tinagba Festival to the Irigueños’ delight in sharing their city’s blessings and talents.

This spirit of celebration has even reached foreign shores, with Iriga-born balikbayans making it a point to come home for the festival. Coty Candido from San Jose, California, was part of a group holding their reunion in the city through medical missions and other humanitarian efforts. Witnessing the performances at the grandstand that balmy afternoon, she remarked about how proud she was to see the improvement and development of Iriga and how it warmed her heart to be able to give back to the community.

Inspired by Mayor Gazmen’s positive energy, the people of the city are one with her in keeping Iriga true to being a character city, marked by the principles of Cleanliness (Kalinisan),Generosity/Kindness (Kabootan); Patience/Tolerance (Pagkamapagpaunod); Persistence/Decisiveness (Pagkasugsog); Justness/Truthfulness (Pagigin Matanos); Respectfulness (Pagkamagalang); Industriousness (Pagkamaorot); Humility (Kapakumbabaan); Dependability/Initiative (Pagkamasasarigan); Resourcefulness (Pagkaadimuwanon); Thriftiness (Pagkauyamot); and Compassion (Pagkamapagmakulog).

With more than 30 natural springs in its terrritory, Iriga is called the City of Springs. Four hundred seventy-eight kilometers south of Manila, the city is strategically located in the Bicol region, situated between Naga and Legazpi.
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hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 07:02 AM

ITB/Infrastructure Projects
The City Government of Naga, through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites contractors to apply to bid for the following:

CRN 002760-2011-01 | Drainage at City Hall Compound | ABC P 981,200.00
CRN 002621-2011-01 | Road Concreting | ABC P 1,474,300.00
CRN 002761-2011-01 | Fencing at CBD II | ABC P 1,466,000.00
CRN 002762-2011-01 | Covered Court Phase 2 | ABC P 972,200.00
CRN 002774-2011-01 | Pathwalk with riprap and reblocking of road | ABC P 160,800.00
CRN 002772-2011-01 | Concrete Topping, Sidewalk and Gutter | ABC P 178,600.00
CRN 002769-2011-01 | Stalls, Walkways & Landscape at City Hall | P 1,143,600.00
CRN 002779-2011-01 | Naga City Tourism Office | ABC P 111,900.00
CRN 002653-2011-01 | HRMO Office | ABC P 304,500.00
CRN 002630-2011-01 | Road Rehabilitation and Drainage | ABC P 189,200.00
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T O T A L P 6,982,300.00

DOWNLOAD FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE I.T.B. FOR VARIOUS INFRA PROJECT HERE [ 2 PAGES | PDF | 56KB ]

Procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures in accordance with RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

To bid for this contract, a contractor must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and must meet the following major criteria: a) Filipino citizen or 75% Filipino-owned partnership, corporation, cooperative or joint venture with PCAB license applicable to the type and cost of the contracts; b) completion of a similar contract costing at least 50% of ABC within a period of ten (10) years; and c) Net Financial contracting Capacity at least equal to the ABC or credit line commitment of at least 10% of ABC. The BAC will use non-discretionary pass/fail criteria in the eligibility check and preliminary examination of bids.

The significant times and deadlines of procurement activities are shown below:

1. Receipt of LOI from prospective bidders – Deadline: 5:00 PM on Feb. 10, 2011
2. Issuance of Bid Documents – February 4 to 24, 2011
3. Pre-Bid Conference – 3:00 PM, Feb. 16, 2010
4. Receipt of Bids – Deadline: 3:00 PM on Feb. 28, 2011
5. Opening of Bids – 3:00 PM on Feb. 28, 2011

The BAC will issue hard copies of Bidding Documents (BDs) at the Office of the BAC Secretariat c/o City Planning & Development Office, City Hall Compound, Naga City, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee in the amount of P 1,000.00 for LOI and cost for bidding documents, please see table above. Prospective bidders may also download the BDs from the Naga City website, www.naga.gov.ph, provided that bidders shall pay the fee for the Bidding Documents not later that the submission of their bids. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security, in the amount and acceptable form, as stated in Section 27.2 of the Revised IRR.

Prospective bidders shall submit their duly accomplished form in the BDs in two (2) separate sealed envelopes addressed to the BAC Chairman. The first envelope shall contain the technical component of the bid, which shall include the eligibility requirements. The second envelope shall contain the financial component of the bid. Contract will be awarded to the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid as determined in the bid evaluation and post-qualification.

The City Government of Naga reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process any time before contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidders.

For further information, please refer to:

MR. FLORENCIO T. MONGOSO, JR.
City Administrator & BAC Chairperson
City Hall Compound, J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City
Telephone Number: 054-4732240 Fax Number: 054-8111286
Email address: bac@naga.gov.ph
Website: www.naga.gov.phhttp://naga.gov.ph/experience-naga/bids-and-projects/various-infrastructure-projects/

bobbymay74

February 23rd, 2011, 07:15 AM

NEW BANK BRANCH OPEN ON MARCH 1, 2011

46. BPI- ( name: BPI- GLOBE BANKO: focus on Micro-financing ) located at Ojeda St.

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bobbymay74

February 23rd, 2011, 07:21 AM

NEW NUMBER OF BANKS IN NAGA CITY AS OF FEB 23, 2011

BANKS IN NAGA AT PRESENT

SAN FRANCISCO AREA

1. CARD BANK
2. PRBANK- PHILIPPINE RURAL BANKING CORP.
3. BANCO DE ORO ( 1ST )
4. METROBANK ( 1st )
5. BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLAND (1ST)
6. SECURITY BANK
7. EAST WEST BANK
8. RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION
9. CHINA BANKING CORPORATION (1ST)

ELIAS ANGELES AREA

10. VETERANS BANK
11. ASIA UNITED BANK
12. BANCO FILIPINO
13. PRODUCERS BANK
14. LBC BANK
15. BANK OF MAKATI
16. GREEN BANK
17. BANK OF COMMERCE
18. ROBINSONS BANK

ELIAS ANGELES CORNER PLAZA AREA

19. U.C.P.B. BANK
20. BPI FAMILY BANK

GENERAL LUNA – PLAZA AREA

21. PNB
22. BDO- ( HEAD OFFICE 2ND FLR) ( 2ND)
23. LAND BANK ( will transfer @ Panganiban cor Magsaysay early of 2012)
24. METROBANK (2nd)

GENERAL LUNA AREA

25. BDO ( 3RD )

CACERES / PADIAN AREA

26. BPI BANK (2ND)
27. METROBANK (3rd )
28. UNIONBANK

PANGANIBAN AREA

29. PSBANK
30. POSTAL BANK
31. ALLIED BANK (Main- 1st)
32. LEGAZPI SAVINGS BANK
33. DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
34. RURAL BANK OF SAN JOSE

SM AREA

35. BDO ( 4TH)
36. CHINA BANK (2ND)

CDB II

37. PHILIPPINE BUSINESS BANK

TABUCO AREA

38. QUEEN BANK
39. RCBC SAVINGS

MAGSAYSAY AREA

40. BDO ( 5TH )
41. ALLIED BANK ( 2nd )
42. BPI - (3rd )

HERNANDEZ ST. ( NEAR UNC )

43. PULA BANK

CONCEPCION AND DEL ROSARIO AREA

44. FIRST NAGA BANK

ROXAS AVE. OR DIVERSION ROAD

45. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS ( GOLD BUYING STATION/CLEARING HOUSE )

46. BPI ( OPEN ON MARCH 1, 2011)
WILL BE NAME BPI-GLOBE BANKO

NOTE:

1. BDO- 5 BRANCHES

2. BPI- 4 BRANCHES

3. METROBANK- 3 BRANCHES

4. ALLIED – 2 BRANCHES

5. CHINA BANK- 2 BRANCHES

hakz2007

February 23rd, 2011, 07:22 AM

^^Thanks for the photos and updates, Bobby! :cheers:

Naga Boy

February 23rd, 2011, 07:38 AM

oragon.com

February 23rd, 2011, 10:49 AM

STI Naga Lobby
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oragon.com

February 23rd, 2011, 10:52 AM

NEW BANK BRANCH OPEN ON MARCH 1, 2011

46. BPI- ( name: BPI- GLOBE BANKO: focus on Micro-financing ) located at Ojeda St.

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and the newest hotel in Naga City - Grand Alcove Hotel

also, Rodson Hotel is under renovation.

kevinb

February 23rd, 2011, 01:42 PM

and the newest hotel in Naga City - Grand Alcove Hotel

also, Rodson Hotel is under renovation.

Sain po ini Pao? :)

bobbymay74

February 23rd, 2011, 01:47 PM

^^Thanks for the photos and updates, Bobby! :cheers:

At the Bulletin Today commercial last Monday, it said the Philtrust Bank Naga is opening on Penafrancia corner Panganiban Drive.

Hi HAKZ, good evening.:)

Hi Doc, maybe the one i saw across the Emily Arcade. There is a construction going on.

Sain po ini Pao? :)

Between ICE BLINK and Mercury Drug (across the Plaza Rizal) you will see that building inside Ojeda St.

kevinb

February 23rd, 2011, 02:03 PM

^^ I was referring to the Grand Alcove po. :)

bobbymay74

February 23rd, 2011, 02:24 PM

^^ I was referring to the Grand Alcove po. :)

yeah, sa baba ang BPI, sa taas ang Grand Alcove Hotel.

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kevinb

February 23rd, 2011, 02:36 PM

^^ Ahhhhh. OK. Thanks po. :D

It doesn't look grand to me. Weird owners. :lol:

Naga City Deck

February 23rd, 2011, 03:38 PM

:rofl:
tumbling mode! :lol:

aidz

February 23rd, 2011, 03:43 PM

:rofl:
tumbling mode! :lol:

:rofl:

sinong may kilala na event organizer na bukod sa pag-organize ng event, sya na bahala sa catering, sa band, sa venue, sa theme, sa program, sa stage, sa floor, etc... :)

tanong ko lang...

Naga City Deck

February 23rd, 2011, 04:28 PM

:rofl:

sinong may kilala na event organizer na bukod sa pag-organize ng event, sya na bahala sa catering, sa band, sa venue, sa theme, sa program, sa stage, sa floor, etc... :)

tanong ko lang...

may mga kilala akong photographers, il ask them kung sisay okay na event organizer.

anong klaseng event nga pala?

aidz

February 23rd, 2011, 04:33 PM

^^ HS Batch Reunion... a reunion after one decade... weeeeh! :D

Naga City Deck

February 23rd, 2011, 04:43 PM

wow naman.

cge mahapot hapot kami. malamang digdi sa Naga ang event noh? :lol:

aidz

February 23rd, 2011, 04:45 PM

yep, dito lang sa Naga. :)

bobbymay74

February 24th, 2011, 12:24 AM

WE DID IT!!!!!!!!! CAMSUR is a new Guinness World Book Record Holder!!!
We just beat India's record of planting the most trees simultaneously in 1 hour! India had 50,033 and In Siruma, CamSur we planted 64,096!!!!!!!
Sugod El Verde!!!!! Congratiolations Gov Lray and CAMSUR!!!! We did it!!!!

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fil07

February 24th, 2011, 04:15 AM

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BACK TO BACK RUN ON WEEKEND!!! Will try 10K and 5K, respectively.

garzland

February 24th, 2011, 04:18 AM

And the shoe fits!
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/301469/and-shoe-fits

It only shows that CamSur is now the model for tourism..:okay:

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:27 AM

Alleged NPA tax collector captured in CamSur
PILI, Camarines Sur—A female member of the New People’s Army group actively operating in this province was shot and captured on Tuesday.

The woman, identified as Darleen Palomas alias “Ka Brenda,” 22, of Pasay City, was captured just hours after the 1 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony of the model community for rebel returnees in this town attended by President Aquino, according to 9th Infantry Division spokesperson Major Harold Cabunoc on Wednesday.

The information regarding the presence of Palomas and a companion, identified only as “Ka Abe,” while allegedly collecting revolutionary taxes from residents in the village of Dahat, Lagonoy in Camarines Sur was received by Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Cruz, commander of the 42nd Infantry Battalion, during the groundbreaking event.

Due to the importance of the ceremony attended not just by the President but also by Secretaries Jesse Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government, Ramon Paje of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Prospero Alcala of the Department of Agriculture, Cruz quietly directed his men to verify the report, said Cabunoc.

Cabunoc said the pursuing soldiers later caught up with the couple on board a motorcycle. Realizing that they were being followed by soldiers, Ka Abe, who was driving the motorcycle, tipped the vehicle over at one side.

“He and his companion drew out weapons and started firing at our men. It resulted to an all out gunfight. In the end Ka Abe ran away, leaving Ka Brenda wounded,” Cabunoc said.

Palomas was shot on the right leg and was taken to a hospital in Naga City for treatment.

Among the things confiscated from her were a caliber .45 pistol, a mobile phone, a handbag and various SIM cards, said Cabunoc.

Palomas, interviewed by reporters in the hospital, admitted that she was a member of the NPA and that she was one of the few responsible for organizing the activities of her group, but she denied that they were forcing or threatening villagers to give them money.

Palomas insisted they were not extorting but merely soliciting money from the villagers.

Palomas, who said she was a single mother to a three-year-old child, said she and Ka Abe were in Lagonoy during that time to collect a chicken promised them by a resident.

She said she joined the movement in 2009, right after she was abandoned by the soldier-father of her child, and out of poverty. She came to Camarines Sur on the order of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ central command, she said.

Palomas refused to talk when asked about her group’s activities in the hinterland villages of Lagonoy and Goa.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20110223-321817/Alleged-NPA-tax-collector-captured-in-CamSur

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:29 AM

Aquino’s housing for cops, soldiers ready in 7 mos.
OCAMPO, Camarines Sur—President Benigno Aquino III Tuesday announced a P3.7-billion fund for the construction of 20,000 housing units for personnel of the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The President told reporters during his visit here on Tuesday that the money would probably be released next month.

He said it would take about seven to eight months for families of the beneficiaries to transfer to their new homes.

Mr. Aquino said the project would also involve building roads, parks and other facilities because the government would be putting up communities for policemen and soldiers.

He said the creation of communities for police and military personnel would increase economic activities in the area where the housing enclave would be built.

The President said he planned to pilot the project in Luzon and later expand its implementation to Visayas and Mindanao.

He said the project would benefit 120,000 to 140,000 families this year.http://www.inquirer.net/propertyguide/buildingblocks/view.php?db=1&article=20110223-321755&pageID=1

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:35 AM

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CamSur sets new Guinness tree-planting record
CAMARINES SUR, Philippines – Camarines Sur has set a new Guinness world record for most number of trees planted simultaneously.

Residents planted a total of 64,906 trees on a 31,000-hectare land in Siruma town on Wednesday, breaking an earlier record set by India.

Seyda Subasi-Gemici, an adjudicator for Guinness World Records, witnessed the feat.

The event started at 11 a.m. in the campaign led by Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte and Siruma Mayor Sandi Ondis.

The initial target was for people to plant 80,000 trees, organizers said.
Camarines Sur residents said the event is part of the province’s efforts to help fight global warming.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/02/23/11/camsur-sets-new-guinness-tree-planting-record

^^
WE DID IT!!!!!!!!! CAMSUR is a new Guinness World Book Record Holder!!!
We just beat India's record of planting the most trees simultaneously in 1 hour! India had 50,033 and In Siruma, CamSur we planted 64,096!!!!!!!
Sugod El Verde!!!!! Congratiolations Gov Lray and CAMSUR!!!! We did it!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150140566772154&set=t.100001931966578&theater

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:39 AM

El Verde Movement : 12 Million Trees By 2012
by El Verde (http://elverde.com/photos.html)

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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:45 AM

Renaud Mayer
UNDP Philippines Country Director's Speech
on Gov Lray Villafuerte's El Verde Movement

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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:48 AM

Pabahay para sa mga rebel returnees, inilunsad
SAN JOSE, Pili, Camarines Sur --- Ginanap kahapon ang launching ng GK Housing site na tinaguriang Community of Hope sa Sitio St. Therese, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur.. Ito ay isang programa ng pamahalaan katuwang ang Gawad Kalinga at ang Sandatahang Lakas upang matulungan ang mga rebel returnees na muling maging bahagi ng komunidad.

Naging pagkakataon din ang naturang pagtitipon upang muling makasama ng mga dating NPA Members ang kanilang mga pamilya na nawalay sa kanila ng sumama ang mga ito sa armadong pakikibaka.

Ang GK Housing Site na may kabuuang 5.7 na ektarya mula sa lalawigan, ang sya na ngayong magsisilbing tahanan ng mga dating rebelde kasama ang kanilang pamilya. Apat na pu’t isang pamilya ang maswerteng benepisyaryo nito, kabilang na ang dating guro atUnited Methodist Pastor na si Edwin Nazarionda alyas Ka Marjorie.

Naging emosyonal naman ang naturang okasyon ng yakapin ni Ka Marjorie si Major General Ruperto Pabustan ng ganapin ang ceremonial turn over of arms na sumisimbolo ng pagsuko nito ng armas para sa isang mapayapang buhay. Saksi sa naturang tagpo ang Gobernador ng Camarines Sur na si Hon. Luis Raymond Villafuerte at Southern Luzon Command Commander Lieutenant General Roland Detabali.

Ang pagbuo ng isang model community para sa mga rebel returnees ay una ng naisipan ni Pabustan at kanya namang ibinahagi kay Gobernador Villafuerte.

Hindi naman nagdalawang isip si Villafuerte na hingin ang tulong ng Founder ng Gawad Kalinga na si Tony Meloto na agad namang nagpaunlak na maging bahagi ng naturang aktibidad.

Maliban sa pagbuo ng mga tahanan, ay tutulong din ang ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan upang magkaroong ng hanapbuhay o livelihood opportunities ang mga miembro ng naturang komunidad. (PIA Camarines Sur)http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18648

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:50 AM

Bibeth Gozun
Former DENR Secretary Speech
on Gov Lray Villafuerte's El verde Movement

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garzland

February 24th, 2011, 04:52 AM

We base our posts from what we read, what we hear, what we see, what we perceive and from what we talk about... we cannot change that.

These factors would give different opinions and ideas but there is no need be rude on our posts if what we read, see or heard was different from the others.

As what NCD posted before, a speaker at UNC mentioned more than a hundred taxis- we could not down scale what he said, - that is what she heard- and that is what she posted.

When Father Son talked to the taxi driver about the number of taxis- he posted what we heard.

It’s the same thing that I did and what have been doing.

As much as possible I have kept my posts in a narrative way, with pictures in between and have always been on a personal standpoint. They are based on my experiences as an ordinary citizen living in Naga- to give people not from here a glimpse on how great life is in this city.

And how nice it is to live here in Naga.

Hakz found an info at the PIA and just posted it raw- and for that he gained my respect and admiration.

But I cannot say the same thing with the boorish way that was done at the other thread.

Yes, we could argue but it’s time to put off the hostility and too much political and even people bashing in the SSC threads.

This thread was not created to be that way.

:cheers:

Forget them, doc... Pictures don't tell a lie... Add to that our sources are highly credible...

maybe they're just envious or whatsoever....

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:52 AM

El Verde Movement : 12 Million Trees By 2012
by El Verde (http://elverde.com/photos.html)

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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:53 AM

PNoy, bisitang pandangal para sa pasinaya at tree planting sa CamSur
STO.NINO, Pili, Camarines Sur ---- Eksaktong alas dyes ng umaga ng dumating si Pangulong Noynoy Aquino sa Barangay Sto. Nino sa bayan ng Pili, Camarines Sur kahapon upang pangunahan ang ceremonial planting ng humigit kumulang tatlumpot limang libong seedlings. Ito ay kaugnay ng kampanya ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Camarines Sur na labanan ang masamang epekto ng climate change.

Sa kanyang talumpati, sinabi ni Pangulong Aquino na suportado nito ang kampanya ni Camarines Sur Governor L Ray Villafuerte na kaugnay naman ng Greening Program na isinusulong din ng kanyang pamahalaan. Anya, ang El Verde Movement ay maihahalintulad sa espirito ng bayanihan na una ng ipinakita ng mga mamamayang Pilipino sa panahon ng Edsa kung saan sama sama nating ibinagsak ang diktaduryang rehimen kapalit ng demokrasyang tinatamasa na natin ngayon..

Ikinatuwa naman ng maraming El Verde participants ang pagkakakita sa Pangulo na nagsilbing inspirasyon sa mga ito na ipagpatuloy ang naturang adhikain.

Binigyang diin din ng Pangulo na bagamat nilulutas na ng kasalukuyang pamahalaan ang laban kontra sa kahirapan, ay isinusulong din nito ang kakaibang laban upang maiwasan ang masamang epekto ng Climate Change.

“Ang limang libong puno na ating itatanim, ay mangangahulugan rin ng limang libong oportunidad para sa ating mga kababayan upang mapabuti ang kanilang buhay. Maliban sa paglaban sa global warming, makakatulong ang mga punong ating itatanim sa pagkakaroon natin ng hanapbuhay,” wika pa ng Pangulo.

Matapos ang kanyang talumpati, ay pinangunahan din ni Pangulong Pangulo ang pag lagda sa Wall of Commitment kasama ang ilan pang opisyal ng pamahalaan na magsisilbing kasunduan sa pagpapatupad ng naturang kampanya upang pangalagaan ang ating kalikasan.

Bago naman tumulak ang Pangulo patungo sa Pili ay nauna na nitong pinuntahan ang lunsod ng Naga upang pasinayahan ang Freedom Obelisk na nagsisilbing simbolo ng pagkakaisa ng mga Nagueno. Sinisimbolo rin nito ang pakikiisa ng lunsod sa adhikain ng mga mamamayan na makamit ang demokrasya kaugnay pa rin ng pagdiriwang ng Edsa Revolution. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18644

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:55 AM

Tony Meloto on El Verde
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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:56 AM

El Verde Movement : 12 Million Trees By 2012
by El Verde (http://elverde.com/photos.html)

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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 04:58 AM

President Noynoy Aquino on El Verde

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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 05:06 AM

Housing for ex-rebels opened
THE local government of Camarines Sur and the Southern Luzon Command of the Armed Forces (Solcom) last Tuesday inaugurated a housing project in the town of Pili for the benefit of former members of the communist New People’s Army.

At a simple ceremony, Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Ray “L-Ray” Villafuerte, Solcom commander, Lt. General Roland Detabali, and Bicol region (9th ID) military commander, Maj. Gen. Ruperto Pabustan, opened the 5.7-hectare housing project which can accommodate 100 self-detached units, which was located near the Naga Airport.

“I believe that this is one of the best ways to convince more communist rebels to return to the folds of the law.

We cannot solve the social problems that have driven them to fight the government by military solution alone,” Detabali said.

“I hope that this project will become a model for the rest of the provinces in the Bicol region and elsewhere in the country as it highlights the close cooperation between our military officials, the local residents and the local government units,” Detabali added.

Detabali and Villafuerte were joined by some 40 former members of the communist movement, many of whom were moved into tears on seeing their new homes.

Among those who expressed their gratitude were Edwin ‘Ka Marjorie’ Nazarionda, a former elementary school teacher and Protestant pastor who was lured to join the underground movement.

“I left my teaching profession because of their sweet promises such as the monthly P8,000 financial support and rice subsidy.

“I surrendered when I realized that everything was mere sweet-talk and that my family was plunged into the quagmire of extreme poverty,” said Nazarionda who is the president of the group of former rebels.

Villafuerte and Detabali also promised the former rebels of livelihood assistance. http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/provincial/28900-housing-for-ex-rebels-opened.html

oragon.com

February 24th, 2011, 06:36 AM

At the Bulletin Today commercial last Monday, it said the Philtrust Bank Naga is opening on Penafrancia corner Panganiban Drive.

Hi HAKZ, good evening.:)

Hi Doc, maybe the one i saw across the Emily Arcade. There is a construction going on.

Between ICE BLINK and Mercury Drug (across the Plaza Rizal) you will see that building inside Ojeda St.

At the Bulletin Today commercial last Monday, it said the Philtrust Bank Naga is opening on Penafrancia corner Panganiban Drive.

dunuh if this is the location of Philtrust Naga (Crown Hotel) just beside RCBC

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9449/picturesm.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/picturesm.jpg/)

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 06:51 AM

ITB/Infrastructure Projects
http://naga.gov.ph/experience-naga/bids-and-projects/various-infrastructure-projects/

restlessly rising Naga! :cheers:

At the Bulletin Today commercial last Monday, it said the Philtrust Bank Naga is opening on Penafrancia corner Panganiban Drive.

another good sign. small city with so many banks.

STI Naga Lobby
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saw the ongoing construction beside the newly opened STI building. a gymnasium- if i understand a previous post correctly.

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:00 AM

12th Pistaym concluded; Grp 5 soars as overall winner
By Mr. Meljohn Tatel

The week-long PISTAYM 12 battle of brawn, stamina and ingenuity among eight groups of students and their respective group mentors was concluded last February 11, 2011 with Group 5 emerging as overall champion in all the events.

Since its introduction in the early 80s as an expansion of the festival of one-act plays (Pagmumulat), Pistaym has been bringing together in competing groups students across the year levels.

Academic competitions were: Current Events, Spelling, Academic Quiz, Scrabble, Essay Writing; Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Kick Baseball, Soccer, Table Tennis, Chess, Dama, Tug-of-War, Dodgeball, Darts, Badminton; Cultural: Cheer and Dance, Modern Dance, Poster Making, Photography, Elocution, Oratory, Instrumental Solo, Instrumental Duet, Vocal Solo, Vocal Duet, T-Shirt Painting, Storyang Suanoy

The students, divided into eight groups, competed in 38 events and were coached by their respective teacher-mentor group coordinators assigned for each group.

PISTAYM is a corruption of “Peace Time”, alluding to the pre-and-post World War II era. While the name invokes irony, PISTAYM OF THE 80s ended petty conflicts among students from various year levels.

This year’s PISTAYM saw the introduction of three-on-three basketball for girls and the revival of dramatics which replaced the long-running comedy skit competition among the groups. The groups were made to choose acts from classic William Shakespeare plays to be staged in 15 minutes.

www.adnu.edu.ph

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:07 AM

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CamSur sets new Guinness tree-planting record
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/02/23/11/camsur-sets-new-guinness-tree-planting-record

^^

congratulations, CamSur! 5 bikol pizzas, 5 bowls of steaming kinalas, and 5 iceblinker halohalo!

let us continue to keep a good record, and live it! :cheers:

El Verde Movement : 12 Million Trees By 2012
by El Verde (http://elverde.com/photos.html)

http://elverde.com/elverdephotos2/data/images1/175037_10150140608037154_547777153_7888742_3474339_o.jpg

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magayon hilingon ang pagkasararo kang mga tao! these will make good shots for a Lupang Hinirang video :-)

going going green- and i hope CWC and the capitol complex are covered by this. :)

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:11 AM

(more fishers of men and women needed!)

Pope Says to Bikol Bishops: More Priests Needed

ARTICLE | FEBRUARY 24, 2011 - 1:02AM | BY CBCPNEWS

MANILA, Feb. 21, 2011—As the Vatican noted an increase of Catholic priests in the world, Pope Benedict XVI said “more dedicated servants of Christ” is still needed in the Philippines.

In an audience with bishops from Bikol and Visayas regions, the pope stressed that the need for priests is still “pressing.”

It appears, he said, that in many dioceses the number of priests and the corresponding number of parishes is not enough the meet the spiritual needs of the country’s growing Catholic population.

“With you, I therefore pray that young Filipinos who feel called to the priesthood and the religious life will respond generously to the promptings of the Spirit,” Benedict XVI said.

But the pontiff said he is “pleased” to note of local initiatives in fostering numerous vocations to the priesthood and the religious life.

“May the Church’s mission of evangelization be sustained by the wonderful gifts which the Lord offers to those whom he calls!” the pope told the Filipino bishops.

“In your turn, as Pastors you will wish to offer these young vocations a well-developed and carefully applied plan of integral formation so that their initial inclination towards a life of service to Christ and his faithful may come to full spiritual and human maturity,” he said.

The pope made the statement during “ad limina” visit of Filipino prelates in Rome this February.

The Vatican earlier said that the number of priests in the world has increased consistently over the past decade.

There are more than 5,000 more Catholic priests globally in 2009 than there were in 1999, according to official Church statistics. (CBCPNews)

www.voxbikol.com

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:18 AM

New Cocina Conchita
Panganiban Drive

old place
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http://www.nagacitydeck.com/2011/02/new-cocina-conchita.html

passed by and saw the place last week. my conferes at the ateneo have tried this and they find the food really good. very tasty lechon, they say. and what's good is that other bikol dishes are available - natong (laing), kinunot, etc.

have recommended it to friends. tonite a group of Youth for Christ full time workers who are still in Naga (they just ended their retreat in carolina yesterday) will have their dinner here before they board the bus to Manila.

enjoy your meal guys! (they did enjoy their lunch at Bob Marlin today- with OMG crispy pata topping their list of cardiac delights hehe.. sabi ngani kayan, tiwi kung tiwi basta maogma! haha)

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:19 AM

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http://foodiebudgettraveler.blogspot.com

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:22 AM

http://foodiebudgettraveler.blogspot.com

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sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:32 AM

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sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 07:33 AM

“A Festival of Memories” – Truly Memorable

The alumni of a school represents a very strong force identifying the quality and strength of the institution, its impact in the community and the efficacy of its charism. A school’s alumni remains an integral part of its present.

“A Festival of Memories” (Volume I), launched February 13, 2011 at the USI Social Hall, provides a window to the USI alumni. “Enough has been written about the role of Colegio de Sta. Isabel in the transformation of men and women in the Bicol Region. But none has yet been heard from the recipient of her uniquely Catholic Vincentian education.”…”For the first time, readers will see in print the responses of the first set of alumni… to the numerous gifts they received from their Alma Mater. Told in a most personal way, their autobiographical narratives each mirrored a time of life, not only inside the Colegio, but also outside of it.”

The launching was opened by the University Band with a rousing “Philippine National Anthem” and the undying “University Hymn.” A speaker represented each group of alumni (Alumni of Yesteryears, A Decade Later, Holding the Torch, and Facing the New Millenium), while others showed musical talents, retained through the years or enhanced and perfected even more with the passing of time.

The book is published by the Universidad de Sta. Isabel, made possible by the dedication and determination of its President, Sr. Ma. Asuncion G. Evidente, DC, and edited by Grace Cea Conde and Imelda Pamor Tablizo.

www.usi.edu.ph

bobbymay74

February 24th, 2011, 07:44 AM

dunuh if this is the location of Philtrust Naga (Crown Hotel) just beside RCBC

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9449/picturesm.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/picturesm.jpg/)

I talk the persons working inside, it is Robinson bank, I haven't confirm if this is the second branch or plan to transfer from Caceres St. branch to Penafrancia ave.I will try to get the details.

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 09:37 AM

^^Thanks for always updating us Bobby :okay:

congratulations, CamSur! 5 bikol pizzas, 5 bowls of steaming kinalas, and 5 iceblinker halohalo!

let us continue to keep a good record, and live it! :cheers:

magayon hilingon ang pagkasararo kang mga tao! these will make good shots for a Lupang Hinirang video :-)

going going green- and i hope CWC and the capitol complex are covered by this. :)

Magayon bagang hilingon pag nagkakasararo an gabos! :cheers:

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 09:42 AM

The Farm Life @ Nabua
by Engz Hermida-Nagrampa (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1811268641)

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February 24th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Tree-planting world record set in Philippines
MANILA — Philippine environmentalists have set a world record for the most trees planted simultaneously, kickstarting an enormous reforesteration programme, organisers said Thursday.

Nearly 7,000 people helped in the mass planting of saplings in denuded forest and grassland in the eastern province of Camrines Sur on Wednesday, said Mara Joneil Cordova, spokeswoman for El Verde (The Green) project.

"We had 64,096 trees planted in 15 minutes. This was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records that everything was accurate and correct," Cordova told AFP.

The effort beat the previous Guinness world record of 50,033 trees planted in India last year, she said.

Wednesday marked the start of the provincial government-backed programme to plant 12 million trees in the logged forests of Camarines Sur by next year.

The planting, on government-owned land, is intended to stop erosion and restore watersheds, she said.

The forests of the Philippines are among the 10 most endangered in the world, according to global environment group Conservation International.http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gnO27-PErIZ11NuhGODKf6yarsQA?docId=CNG.c19f8061e61235bffae10db0e5037a33.761

Camsur sets tree-planting world record
PILI, Camarines Sur, Philippines—Breaking a world record, Camarines Sur province on Wednesday planted the largest number of trees simultaneously in one hour—64,096—demolishing the previous record of India at 50,033 trees, the adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records announced here.

Seyda Subasi Gemici said the validation of the tree planting event followed the requirements of the Guinness Book of World Records, including the assignment of a supervisor or observer for every 50 participants.

She said the previous record for the largest number of trees simultaneously planted in one hour was undertaken by 9,913 people in India, which accomplished the feat on Oct. 10, 2010. In Camarines Sur, more trees were planted by 6,892 individuals.

But Gemici, a Turkish national, said what was important was the number of trees planted because that was the record sought to be broken.

Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said they planted the record-breaking number in only 15 minutes, which Gemici confirmed.

“I heard a lot of people say a day before they’ve to stay there overnight to participate in the record attempt, which is amazing,” said Gemici.

She said she climbed the mountain site of the tree-planting in the municipality of Siruma immediately after arriving in Camarines Sur on Wednesday. She arrived in Manila Tuesday following a long trip from Australia to Istanbul and then to Dubai.

Gemici said she was very excited about the activity when they flew to Siruma and thanked the provincial government for the “perfect organization.”

Gemici said each of the supervisors had to give their statement regarding the number of participants and the number of trees planted within the 32-hectare area.

She said applying for a world record may be done on-line and her Guinness colleagues would evaluate the project and spell out the requirements.

The Guinness Book of World Records is published once a year, in September, with entries comprising only some 4,000 categories out of some 30,000 categories in their database. The record will stay until someone else breaks it for a new world record, said Gemici.

Villafuerte said that more important than setting a new world record, the feat was a demonstration by the people of Camarines Sur that they can work together to make something happen.

“When people unite, cooperate and help each other, there seems to be no impossible endeavor,” he said.

He said he decided to take up the challenge because the endeavor was more meaningful than other kinds of records.

“We don’t want a longest or biggest record of something. This is the first world record of Camarines Sur to show that we care for the environment because we want to (take the) lead in the initiative against climate change,” he said.

Mayor Sandy Ondis of Siruma said it took them three weeks to prepare for the record-setting event, which involved close coordination with the provincial government, village officials and religious and civil society groups in the area.

“But the most important message of our feat is that people were able to understand the problem of climate change in which we could do something to set back the ill effects by planting trees,” Ondis said.

Lucena Bermeo, operations officer of the activity, said the 32-hectare site was divided into quadrants with 50 participants in each quadrant and 500 tree seedlings.

“Each quadrant has one supervisor who tallied manually as against the bar codes. It took us one week to place bar codes on 70,000 tree seedlings,” she said.

Bermeo said the tree-planting activity for the Guinness Book of World Records was part of the “El Verde" tree planting program of the province of Camarines Sur that aims to plant 12 million trees from 2011 to 2012.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20110224-321986/CamSur-breaks-record-for-number-of-trees-planted

Nakuha ng CamSur ang Guinness World of Records sa pinakamaraming tinanim na punong kahoy na sabay sabay
PILI, Camarines Sur, Feb.24 (PIA) - - -Sulit ang kapaguran ng Camarines Sur sa ibinuhos ng isang araw na pagtatanim ng mahigit sa kalahating milyon na punong kahoy sa ilalim ng proyektong El Verde 12 Million Trees by 2012 ng LGU-Camarines Sur.

Saya at tuwa ng isigaw ng adjudicator ng Guinness World of Records na si Seyda Subasi Gemici, isang Turkish national ang bilang na itinanim na punong kahoy na umabot sa 64,096 trees sa loob lamang ng 15 minutes na pagtanim ng mahigit sa 6,893 katao na nakatira sa bayan ng Siruma, kostal na lugar ng nasabing probinsya.

Ayun kay GWR adjudicator Gemici, isa-isa nilang nilagyan ng tag o bar code ang bawat puno upang bilangin at ito ang proseso ng Guiness World of Records para hindi madaya ang pagbibilang.

Inihayag pa ni Gemici na naging mahigpit ang paraan na masyadong hinimay ang aktwal na bilang ng punong kahoy na tinanim para walang dayaan.

Sinabi pa ni Seyda Gemici na ang India nakatanim na 50,000 trees sa loob ng isang oras na mahigit 10,000 katao ang nagtanim ng punong kahoy noong October 10, 2010.

Kahapon bandang alas 4 p.m. ibinigay na ni GWR adjudicator Gemici ang certificate bilang ng Guinness World of Records kay Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte sa harapan ng mga foreign correspondents, national at local media na ginanap sa Villa del Rey, capitol complex, Pili, Camarines Sur. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18949

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February 24th, 2011, 09:56 AM

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February 24th, 2011, 09:57 AM

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New tariff rates effective March 1, 2011.
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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:01 AM

SFC Family CamSur Escapade
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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:02 AM

PSC finalizing revival of Philippine National Games
Make way for the return of the Philippine National Games.

The Philippine Sports Commission is keen on reviving the games that were put to rest for several years now. The government sports agency is tentatively scheduling the PNG from May 30 to June 5.

“It’s time to have this so that we can have a grassroots program that will help the NSAs in the identification of athletes," said PSC executive director Geraldine Bernardo.

Bernardo announced the staging of the event to national sports associations (NSAs) during their SEA Games meeting with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Wednesday at the POC offices in Philsports complex.

Bernardo said the PSC is already looking at Bacolod, Dumaguete and Camarines Sur as possible venues for the PNG.

The PNG started in 1993 under then PSC commissioner Celso Dayrit by virtue of Executive Order 163 under former President Fidel V. Ramos. Its last staging was in 1996.

Under the program, the PNG will be the “national open" of the NSAs where they can scout for fresh talent that may be included in the national team.

Bernardo said the PSC plans to allot P15 million for the overall operations of the event.

Bernardo said they will finalize the details of the event when PSC chairman Ricardo Garcia returns to Manila. Garcia is competing in the PAL Interclub golf tournament in Cagayan De Oro.

The PSC is also planning to revive the Batang Pinoy for kids in the elementary level. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/213767/psc-finalizing-revival-of-philippine-national-games

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:07 AM

Updates

It's a toss-up for hosting rights of the next Ad Congress between Cebu and Camarines Sur!

Alinman sa dalawang probinsiyang ito ang mapili, okay sa akin :okay:

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Public consultations were conducted in Sipocot for a solar power facility to be constructed there.:cheers:

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:12 AM

SFC Icon 2011 - CamSur
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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:18 AM

Breaking News as of today :cheers:

Good news!

Cebu loses AdCon bid to CamSur
MANILA, Philippines - The Province and the City of Cebu lost their bid to host the 2011 Advertising Congress in November to Camarines Sur.

Representing Cebu City, Anna Conejero, managing director of Graphic FX Advertising and Design, confirmed that Camarines Sur got the most votes.

But the report has not caused much displeasure among Capitol officials.

“We win lots, lose some. But come to think of it, with what Cebu and the Cebuanos have to offer, it is their (Ad Congress) loss, not ours,” said Capitol spokesperson and consultant Rory Jon Sepulveda.

Provincial Board Member Agnes Magpale said that when the facts were presented to them that Ad Congress delegates would reach about 9,000, she was confident that Cebu’s 12,400 rooms would be the answer.

“Pero okay lang, we have MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions), EATOF (East Asia Tourism Forum), etc. We should continue to give our best,” Magpale said.

Magpale was with Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Conejero in Manila last week to present the bid.

The Advertising Board treated the bid of Cebu Province and Cebu City as one.

The province is offering the Cebu International Convention Center as venue of the congress. The CICC can accommodate at least 3,000 delegates as proven during the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in 2007.

Cebu City can take care of the delegates’ accommodations since hotels are mostly located in its jurisdiction.

Magpale, who heads the Provincial Board committee on tourism, earlier said Cebu has the edge over Camarines Sur in terms of accessibility and accommodation.

The event organizers gave importance to access and infrastructure. One requirement, for example, is a plenary hall that can accommodate up to 4,000 delegates.

Cebu is equipped with the needed infrastructures, convention centers, and hotel rooms. Likewise, there is so much for the delegates to experience like natural heritage, adventure sites, the sea, the mountains and the “incomparable Cebuano hospitality”.

The Ad Congress in 2005 was held in the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, with activities and parties spread out in various hotels, resorts and entertainment nightspots.

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said that losing the Ad Congress bid is not a loss at all.

“It’s not to be taken as our loss. No matter what the outcome is, they know that we offered our place because we are always ready,” Rama said.

But the mayor said that he also wants to know why Cebu was not chosen so they may be able to prepare for the bid next year. “We want to know why it was not Cebu so we can prepare later on, if ever,” he said. — Jessica Ann R. Pareja/BRP (FREEMAN)http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=660442&publicationSubCategoryId=107

hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:43 AM

El Verde-Tigaon (Feb. 23, 2011)
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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 10:50 AM

El Verde in Siruma (02/23/2011)
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February 24th, 2011, 10:52 AM

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hakz2007

February 24th, 2011, 11:03 AM

Clean, Green Philippines Goal Marks 25th People Power Anniversary
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, February 22, 2011 (ENS) - A waste and pollution watchdog organization is rallying public support for a garbage-free Philippines, and President Benigno S. Aquino III is leading an effort to plant 500,000 trees in one hour as the nation celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution on Friday, February 25.

The EcoWaste Coalition is urging all Filipinos to heed its 25 "down-to-earth" garbage prevention and reduction tips called "25@25" in commemoration of the 25th year of the nonviolent people's action for change.

The 1986 People Power Revolution was a series of popular nonviolent revolutions and prayerful street demonstrations involving more than two million people that resulted in the restoration of democracy. The long campaign of civil resistance against the 20-year repressive regime of then President Ferdinand Marcos ended on February 25, 1986, when Marcos fled to Hawaii, conceding the presidency to Corazon Aquino.

Most of the demonstrations took place at Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, known by its acronym EDSA, in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila.

Today, the EcoWaste Coalition is advocating "people power" to cut the country's "mammoth waste size" of nearly 13 million tons annually, close and rehabilitate over a thousand illegal dumpsites and put a stop to littering.

"We are not asking the people to come together en masse in EDSA or anywhere else," explained Roy Alvarez, president of the EcoWaste Coalition. "What we seek is a personal commitment from all patriotic Filipinos not to litter and to embrace a lifestyle that will treat our Mother Earth with love and respect"

"This, we believe, is compatible with the theme of this year's celebration, 'I'm a Filipino, I'm the Force of Change,'" he said.

"As the force of change, we, the people, can clear our surroundings of trash and get rid of dumpsites which are akin to gaping wounds that should be cleaned, sealed and healed," said Alvarez.

"Despite national and local laws prohibiting and penalizing littering and dumping, the unabashed trashing of our fragile environment persists. By calling for people power against littering, the EcoWaste Coalition hopes that Filipinos, as one people, will reject this dirty habit and rally behind a litter-free Philippines that we all can be proud of," he said.

The country generates some 35,000 tons of waste every day, 12.8 million tons of waste a year, according to the National Solid Waste Management Commission. Waste is disposed in 1,172 dumpsites outlawed by Republic Act 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.

Filipinos need to recognize dumping as a social ill that must be exterminated, regard the habit as distasteful and totally unacceptable, and eradicate the problem by enforcing R.A. 9003 in combination with a public awareness campaign, the EcoWaste Coalition said.

The organization is inviting President Benigno Aquino III, also known as Noynoy Aquino or P-Noy, to lead the national cleanup.

"We hope that P-Noy himself will lead this movement for a 'litter-free Pilipinas' in line with his Social Contract with the Filipino People," Alvarez said. The Social Contract refers to the electoral platform of then presidential candidate Noynoy Aquino that is supposed to represent "a commitment to change that Filipinos can depend on."

To mark the anniversary, P-Noy is leading a tree planting activity in Pili, Camarines Sur as part of the El Verde Project 12 million trees in 2012. Headed by Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte, Jr., the El Verde project also aims to plant 500,000 trees simultaneously in one hour.

The project is an advocacy campaign spearheaded by the governor dedicated to reversing the rate of deforestation in the province of Camarines Sur, creating awareness and engaging individuals to help save the environment.

The campaign covers two cities, 35 municipalities, and 1,036 barangays. More than 10,000 residents will attempt to plant 500,000 trees in one hour on February 23, hoping to place the province in the Guinness Book of World Records and make the Philippines the Green Capital of Asia.

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President Aquino challenged Filipinos to remain steadfast in keeping with the principles of this "continuing revolution" in order to achieve "another possibility that has for so long eluded us: that of our nation fulfilling its great potential."

The President said, "I believe our yearly EDSA commemorations are more than just celebrations. They are reminders of the responsibilities we must still collectively fulfill." http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/feb2011/2011-02-22-02.html

Celebrating EDSA 1 after 25 years
The present street revolts taking place in countries in the Middle East bring to mind the “role model” of people power revolutions — EDSA 1 — whose occurrence is being celebrated in many parts of the country this week. Massive throngs of people marching to EDSA in front of Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, resulted in the ousting of Marcos and his family from power, and the restoration of democracy in the land. Could the euphoria of those glorious February 23-25 days be recalled, and gloriously celebrated 25 years later?

Yes it can, said Maria Montelibano at the Bulong Pulungan sa Sofitel Philippine Plaza the other day. Maria is chair of the commission created to plan the celebratory activities to mark EDSA 1’s 25th birthday. Echoing Maria’s unbridled enthusiasm were “top guns” of EDSA 1: Emily Abrera, Milagros Kilayko, former Tourism Secretary Tony Gonzales, Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson, and the secretary-general of the Council of Philippine Affairs (COPA) Boy Saycon.

Maria, famous for her media savvy, talked about the shifting of the country’s image of having a “culture of impunity,” to one that is blessed with the ascension of a new President who is strongly against corruption. Gonzales prodded the media audience to fight corruption now, or we will be guilty of “ningas cogon.” Singson spoke about the thrust of the new dispensation as supporting the President; to begin with, his department’s accomplishments will be on the website, so people “will know that we’re doing right.”

Emily, a topnotch public relations personality, said ours is a nation that likes to celebrate events, but the People Power celebration will be a mix of festive and serious activities. On February 21, there was the launch of Ambassador Wilfrido Villacorta’s book, “Noynoy: Triumph of a People’s Campaign,” the opening of an exhibition of 60 photographs taken by Kim Komenich, 14 of which won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography, and the mounting of Sonny Camarillo’s 30 iconic photo exhibit. On February 22, there was tree planting in Camarines Sur, led by Gov. Luis Raymond Villafuerte Jr., a blood-letting session; performances featuring winners of Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives, and the showing of film clips about the revolution. On February 23, 25 churches held vigils. Scheduled are tours of sites that tell EDSA’s story — La Salle Greenhills, the EDSA Shrine, the People Power monument, and Club Filipino. The whole day tomorrow, the northbound lane of EDSA will have food stalls and singing and dancing, and a live musical variety show. Tomorrow, the 25th, there will be the unveiling of Cardinal Sin’s statue and the offering of flowers at the feet of the statues of the late President Cory Aquino and the late Sen. Ninoy Aquino.

On the 26th, People Power Awards will be given in Malacañang, to People Power heroes Fr. James Reuter, S.J., Nap Rama, Billy Esposo, the late Don Chino Roces, US Rep. Stephen Solarz, and the late Philippine STAR columnist Teodoro Benigno.

At Bulong Pulungan, Boy Saycon said the difference between EDSA I and the people power uprising in Egypt was that the late President Cory Aquino did not allow the military to take over the reins of government. “That’s what makes EDSA very unique.” He added that EDSA I is a legacy that parents must pass on to their children.

See you at EDSA tomorrow, and bring your children and grandchildren who don’t know what Feb. 23-25th was all about.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=660333&publicationSubCategoryId=64

rhyzrockerz

February 24th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Tree-planting world record set in Philippines
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gnO27-PErIZ11NuhGODKf6yarsQA?docId=CNG.c19f8061e61235bffae10db0e5037a33.761

Camsur sets tree-planting world record
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20110224-321986/CamSur-breaks-record-for-number-of-trees-planted

Nakuha ng CamSur ang Guinness World of Records sa pinakamaraming tinanim na punong kahoy na sabay sabay
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18949

Wow! Astig talaga ang Cam.Sur and Naga City may tigsaro ng record sa Guinness Book..:cheers::cheers:

Most Slam Shot Drinkers Last Dec.27,2010
pinakamaraming tinanim na punong kahoy na sabay sabay.
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

oragon.com

February 24th, 2011, 11:49 AM

Breaking News as of today :cheers:

Good news!

Cebu loses AdCon bid to CamSur
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=660442&publicationSubCategoryId=107

:banana::cheers:

GO CAM SUR!!!!

Expect an influx of infra construction in months time to accommodate the thousands of visitors to visit our place for the Ads Congress :cheers:

kevinb

February 24th, 2011, 11:53 AM

^^ :banana:

oragon.com

February 24th, 2011, 12:05 PM

restlessly rising Naga! :cheers:
another good sign. small city with so many banks.

saw the ongoing construction beside the newly opened STI building. a gymnasium- if i understand a previous post correctly.

opo padre gymnasium to house the STI Olympians and also another building according to the contractor who installed the glass panels of the building.

I talk the persons working inside, it is Robinson bank, I haven't confirm if this is the second branch or plan to transfer from Caceres St. branch to Penafrancia ave.I will try to get the details.

Robinsons Bank branch 2 (hope so) in preparation for the upcoming Robinsons Place in Naga..hmmmm :) same with what happened 2 years ago when SM City Naga opened, BDO branches dramatically mushroomed in every corner of the city.

kevinb

February 24th, 2011, 12:10 PM

^^ Hhmmm.. Since Ayala owns BPI, is it the same reason why BPI opened a new branch? :)

oragon.com

February 24th, 2011, 12:15 PM

kevinb

February 24th, 2011, 12:19 PM

^^ Ano naiisip mo? Na wrong na naman ang info ta? :lol:

Oh well. Feeling ko man lang ito. Pero sana totoo. :)

Ano gigibuhon sa lumang ALDP? Gagabaon o renovate?

oragon.com

February 24th, 2011, 12:20 PM

3 banks in the 1st quarter of the year:
1. BPI
2. Philtrust
3. Robinsons

oragon.com

February 24th, 2011, 12:24 PM

^^ Ano naiisip mo? Na wrong na naman ang info ta? :lol:

Oh well. Feeling ko man lang ito. Pero sana totoo. :)

Ano gigibuhon sa lumang ALDP? Gagabaon o renovate?

wait and see na lang tau..mahirap na :)

according to Mr. J.C, ung front ng ALDP is a Puregold and the back portion will be a travelers hotel daw.

kevinb

February 24th, 2011, 12:32 PM

^^ Ano ang mother company ng Traveler's Hotel?

garzland

February 24th, 2011, 01:07 PM

^^

hmmm what u think???naiiisip mo ba ang naiiisip ko? :lol:

nweiz, all set for the Puregold construction this March at ALDP mall according to the spokesperson of the owner of Robertson Mall.

Worship Concert tomorrow 3PM at Naga City Coliseum presented by the Missionaries of the Poor.

^^ Ano naiisip mo? Na wrong na naman ang info ta? :lol:

Oh well. Feeling ko man lang ito. Pero sana totoo. :)

Ano gigibuhon sa lumang ALDP? Gagabaon o renovate?

:D... Yeah, let's just wait and see and hope it would come into reality ASAP...

garzland

February 24th, 2011, 01:09 PM

3 banks in the 1st quarter of the year:
1. BPI
2. Philtrust
3. Robinsons

Banks and malls are gonna be mushrooming in the city this year :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Naga City Deck

February 24th, 2011, 01:19 PM

mayo na ako masabi! great updates!!!! as in!

let's hope for the best! :lol: :okay: :okay:

sonofignatius

February 24th, 2011, 01:24 PM

ii

SFC Icon 2011 - CamSur
by Nordel Campos Villanueva (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1332857042)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182981_1575336146646_1332857042_31247747_5278494_n.jpg

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http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182982_1575338586707_1332857042_31247758_2912786_n.jpg

you should have seen how the SFCs enjoyed cwc and camsur! the event has surely been a boost to local tourism. products not only from camsur but also from the other provinces of bikol were available.

the fellow in blue shirt (standing) in the last photo is from SSC camsur. :cheers:

Breaking News as of today :cheers:

Good news!

Cebu loses AdCon bid to CamSur
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=660442&publicationSubCategoryId=107

another opportunity for us to showcase the work of our hands and share our experience.

:banana::cheers:

GO CAM SUR!!!!

Expect an influx of infra construction in months time to accommodate the thousands of visitors to visit our place for the Ads Congress :cheers:

keep them coming! may their stay be like a joy ride!

btw for the SFC ICon last week, special rates were given. taxis agreed to charge not the usual rate to CWC (double rate, or around PhP250-300) but a special offer of metered rate plus PhP40 only.

Naga City Deck

February 24th, 2011, 01:48 PM

The Ad Congress is quite a big challenge.. and for sure Gov L-Ray will put CamSur once again on the map.. siguro naman dai nya ipapasupog ang probinsya ta kayan.. kaya sana.....

sana nga mag tugdok pa ning Convention Centers and hotels :okay: :lol:

Naga City Deck

February 24th, 2011, 02:11 PM

Peritoneal Dialysis has been a sought after sub-specialty in nephrology abroad because it offers the nurse flexibility to work with the patients at their homes. In the early part of end stage renal disease, patient prefer to have peritoneal dialysis at their homes. In the USA, home health nursing has expanded to include PD nursing. In some states like California, DaVita and Fresenius, hire nurses with PD experience and as an incentive, the company offers a brand new car that the nurse will use during house visits.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/181695_188313424542302_100000909384580_470844_7639537_n.jpg

source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000909384580)

garycooper

February 24th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Naga Boy

February 24th, 2011, 04:23 PM

7 Eleven Pili
Opened Today

7 AM this morning
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/711Pili.jpg?t=1298560681

At about 10 PM today
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/new711010.jpg?t=1298560735

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/new711007.jpg?t=1298560775

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/new711008.jpg?t=1298560817

Finally, a Slurpee in CamSur
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/new711012.jpg?t=1298560859

Naga Boy

February 24th, 2011, 04:48 PM

garzland

February 25th, 2011, 12:53 AM

We need more hotels for the AdCongress... Gov. LRay will build more accommodation for this, definitely...

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:15 AM

^^ Ano naiisip mo? Na wrong na naman ang info ta? :lol:

Oh well. Feeling ko man lang ito. Pero sana totoo. :)

Ano gigibuhon sa lumang ALDP? Gagabaon o renovate?

Garo sale baga diyan sa Robertson Mall until the end of March :cheers:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:27 AM

Revilla takes over Lakas leadership
MANILA, Philippines — Former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stepped down Thursday as chairperson of the once formidable Lakas-Kampi-CMD party as a new team led by Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. ascended to power.

Revilla, a topnotcher in the 2010 senatorial race, was unopposed as president during the elections attended by 112 of the 149 members of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD national executive council held in Pasig City.

The senator was handed the authority to resurrect the party back to dominance when it suffered serious divisiveness after over a decade of dominance in Philippine politics that ended when the much-criticized Arroyo administration ended its term last year.

Arroyo was relegated to the role of chairperson emeritus, a position that was previously given but unoccupied by former President Fidel V. Ramos. She was replaced by House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman as chairperson.

To backstop the Revilla-Lagman leadership is a group of senior party leaders, mostly congressmen, including Reps. Simeon Datumanong of Maguindanao, Rolando Andaya of Camarines Sur and Danilo Suarez of Quezon. Also elected were Iloilo Gov. Arthur D. Defensor Sr., executive vice president and Rep. Jose Aquino of Agusan del Sur as secretary general.

A majority of original Kampi congressmen of the fused Lakas-Kampi-CMD snubbed the national executive conference that Arroyo called reportedly because they have already formed a breakaway party, National Unity Party (NUP) which is awaiting approval as a political party by the Commission on Elections.

Arroyo had acted as both chairperson and president of Lakas-Kampi-CMD after its president, Francis Manglapus, went on leave of absence after leading a national campaign flop last year.http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/306128/revilla-takes-over-lakas-leadership

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:35 AM

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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:39 AM

Central Bank Naga and Convention Center may be open at this time then.

hopefully :cheers:

We need more hotels for the AdCongress... Gov. LRay will build more accommodation for this, definitely...

Indeed. Huge influx of attendees will definitely swarm CamSur!

JP Hotel in Nabua hopefully opens in time for the Ad Congress :cheers:

btw, bilis ng wi-fi dito sa LCC Nabua :cheers:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:41 AM

Rizal tree planting
RIZAL PROVINCE — Policemen here hit "two birds with one stone" when they contributed in the protection of the environment as well as took part in the activities intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the EDSA People’s Power Revolution in this province.

This came as Rizal Police Provincial Office director, Senior Supt. Manuel Cesar Prieto led policemen here including all chiefs of police of the 14 police stations in the province in planting trees in vacant lots including lots occupied by the police stations.

In Antipolo City, PO3 Annalisa Reyes of the Police Community Relations Section said police personnel planted Tipolo Tree shoots in vacant lots in the vicinity of the police station as their way of greening the environment. (Nel Andrade)

Paracelis sets curfew
PARACELIS, Mt. Province — Minors in this eastern town will now have to be home by 8:00 p.m. otherwise they will have to be penalized and given disciplinary actions by the local government.

Such is the condition after the Sangguniang Bayan enacted Municipal Ordinance No. 2011-015 which the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved last January 17 through Resolution No. 2011-014.

This is an ordinance setting curfew hours for minors who roam or play on the streets, roads, plazas, parks and other public places or establishments in the municipality to address the clamor of parents, guardians and administrators of the schools to curb the significant rise in number of acts of delinquency among children in the municipality. (Dexter See)

Barangay gets tricycle
CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan — Tricycle patrol and two-way radios were turned over to Barangay officials by Mayor Christian D. Natividad in order for them to be more alert and be partners of the PNP in maintaining peace and order in the whole city.

All village chiefs of Bagong Bayan, San Vicente, Bangkal. Mabolo, Tikay and Anilao, as well as other local officials in this city witnessed the blessing of the new tricycle patrol and the two-way radios.

"Bukod sa kahilingang ito ng ating mga Barangay Captains, matagal ko na ring naisip na bigyan sila ng mga tricycle patrol at two-way radios para mas mabilis ang kanilang pagresponde sa anumang tulong at pagtugon sa problema," the mayor said. (Freddie Velez)

Returnees get free housing
CAMP NAKAR, Lucena City — The local government of Camarines Sur, AFP-Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) and Gawad Kalinga (GK) Foundation Inc. signed Thursday afternoon a memorandum of agreement (MoA) that will provide a free housing program to more than 41 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Bicol.

Solcom’s acting spokesman Lt. Col Antonio G. Villamin, said that the model community will help the former rebels and their families in starting a new life under the folds of the law. (Danny Estacio)

Fisherman rescued in La Union
CAMP DIEGO SILANG, La Union — A fisherman, who was reportedly missing in four days, was rescued alive by fishemen along the shorelines in Bauang, La Union last Wednesday, a police official said. Chief Inspector Artemio Infante, Bauang town’s chief of police, identified the rescued fisherman as Edgar Rivera, 43, a resideint in Barangay Aluling, Agno, Pangasinan. (Freddie Lazaro)http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/306125/rizal-tree-planting

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:45 AM

ii

you should have seen how the SFCs enjoyed cwc and camsur! the event has surely been a boost to local tourism. products not only from camsur but also from the other provinces of bikol were available.

the fellow in blue shirt (standing) in the last photo is from SSC camsur. :cheers:

Xave, ika palan yan :cheers:

garzland

February 25th, 2011, 01:48 AM

Garo sale baga diyan sa Robertson Mall until the end of March :cheers:

Preparation gayud yan para sa paghale na ninda...

Btw, I listened over the radio awhile ago and Gov. Lray was interviewed regarding CamSur's winning bid for the AdCongress... CamSur was chosen due to the following main reasons: accessibility: CamSur is accessible by land and air compared to Baguio which is accessible only by land and Cebu's accessibility is by air only; weather: CamSur's weather during November is comparable to Baguio which is cold while Cebu is hotter; Amenities, CamSur has famous CWC and Caramoan while Cebu has only beaches; Cam Sur has already hosted international event such as Ironman and so forth which was very successful. While Cebu has the edge on hotel accommodation and convention facility, Gov. Lray defended that convention is only a part of the whole AD congress therefore it cannot affect the whole event and can be done outdoor.

garzland

February 25th, 2011, 01:53 AM

hopefully :cheers:

Indeed. Huge influx of attendees will definitely swarm CamSur!

JP Hotel in Nabua hopefully opens in time for the Ad Congress :cheers:

btw, bilis ng wi-fi dito sa LCC Nabua :cheers:

Yes, Gov. Lray is going to coordinate with the hotel owners in the province including Macagang.

The provincial government will also do landscaping, repainting on the capitol in preparation for this AdCongress.

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:57 AM

It's CamSur for 22nd Ad Congress

MANILA, Philippines – It’s final: fast-rising local tourism destination Camarines Sur has been picked to host this year’s Philippine Advertising Congress to be held on Nov. 16 to 19.

Following months of thorough deliberations on possible venues for this year’s Ad Congress, organizers have picked Camsur as the venue for the ad industry’s much-awaited biennial meet.

The event, organized by the Advertising Board of the Philippines, brings together the country’s top business, advertising and media firms. It was last held at the Subic Bay Freeport in November 2009.

“We’re very excited about Camsur because the Ad Congress has never been held there,” said Sandy Prieto Romualdez, chairman of the 22nd Ad Congress and president of Philippine Daily Inquirer. “It is in synergy with the theme for this year’s Ad Congress and will help spur local tourism, an advocacy the industry is promoting,” Romualdez added.

The theme of the 22nd Ad Congress is “The Game-Changing Generation.”

With its novel appeal, uniqueness and bright tourism potentials, Camsur proved to be the best choice for the event. Another major factor considered by the organizers in picking Camsur was the readiness of local government support, owing to Camsur Gov. Luis Raymund “Lray” Villafuerte’s spirited and highly successful drive to promote tourism in the area.

It is largely to Gov. Villafuerte’s credit that Camsur tourism has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. The province’s crown jewel, Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili City, has hosted top international sporting events such as the Iron Man 70.3 and a slew of international wakeboarding competitions. Nearby Caramoan Island, on the other hand, served as the site of a location shoot for the reality TV show Survivor France series in 2008, and has been on a roll wowing local and foreign tourists.

Also cited as reasons behind the choice of Camsur were its accessibility, infrastructure, accommodations, affordability, safety and security.

In an effort to infuse professionalism and efficiency in the conduct of the four-day event, the organizing committee is set to adopt a new electronic system for the reservation of room accommodations in Camsur.

“The objective is to rid the booking of ‘palakasan’, so we would like to ask everyone for their support and cooperation as we introduce this real-time online reservations on a first-come, first-served basis,” said Blen Fernando, vice-president for marketing of Alaska Milk Corp. and head of the Ad Congress administration committee.

“Kindly register online rather than go directly to the hotel as this will allow us to guarantee best rates and a smooth registration process,” she added. The website for registration will be set up by April 2011.

With Sandy Prieto-Romualdez in this mission is a formidable team composed of BlueBlade Technologies’ Hans Roxas Chua, vice chair; J. Romero’s Andre Kahn and Fat Lion’s Jose Sy, oversight committee; Alaska Milk’s Blen Fernando, administrative; McDonald’s Margot Torres, programs; DM9’s Merlee Jayme, creatives; Dentsu’s Nonna Nanagas, finance; Starcom’s Joanna Mojica, ways and means; Philippine STAR’s Miguel Belmonte, PR and publicity; Manila Bulletin’s Emil Yap III, external affairs; Inquirer’s Connie Kalagayan, internal affairs; Business Mirror’s Anton Cabangon and Ricky Alegre, special events; and Hinge Inquirer’s Doris Bermudez, secretariat.

The 22nd Ad Congress will be officially launched to the public in the first week of April 2011.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=660711&publicationSubCategoryId=63

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 01:59 AM

oragon.com

February 25th, 2011, 02:00 AM

^^ Ano ang mother company ng Traveler's Hotel?

I mean a budget hotel to be owned and managed by the owner of ALDP mall.

The Ad Congress is quite a big challenge.. and for sure Gov L-Ray will put CamSur once again on the map.. siguro naman dai nya ipapasupog ang probinsya ta kayan.. kaya sana.....

sana nga mag tugdok pa ning Convention Centers and hotels :okay: :lol:

another convention center or build another one in CWC. The existing Pili Convention Center though it hosted several national and international events is still not at par with other convention centers found in key cities in the Ph.

7 Eleven Pili
Opened Today

Finally, a Slurpee in CamSur
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af218/rrntcaceres/Old%20Photos/new711012.jpg?t=1298560859

finally, a Slurpee after almost 2 decades :lol: my first and last taste was in SM City Manila

Garo sale baga diyan sa Robertson Mall until the end of March :cheers:

the construction is set this March for Puregold so expect BIG sale @ Robertson Mall.

Marhay na nAGA!

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:01 AM

56 estudyante nakapasa sa preliminary screening para sa 10 outstanding students
LEGAZPI CITY, (PIA) -- Kabuuang 56 mga estudyante mula sa iba't ibang panig ng Bicol region ang kwalipikado sa ginawang preliminary screening ng AKO BICOL para sa Ten Outstanding Students of Bicol (TOSB).

Ayon kay AKB Party List Rep. Rodel Batocabe, sa 120 mga aplikanteng estudyante mula sa mga unibersidad at kolehiyo sa rehiyon, nakapasa sa ginawang screening ang higit sa 50 mga estudyante.

Karamihan sa mga ito ay nagmula sa kolehiyo at unibersidad ng lalawigan ng Camarines Sur, sinundan ng Albay at iba pang mga lalawigan kabilang na ang Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, at Masbate.

Kinabibilangan ang Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges; University of Northeastern Phils.; Central Bicol State University of Agri, Cam Sur; Ateneo de Naga University; University of Nueva Caceres; Bicol University (Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon); La Consolacion College; Mabini College, Cam Norte; Unibersidad de Sta. Isabel; Naga College Foundation; San Jose Community College, Albay; Catanduanes State Colleges; Divine Word College of Legazpi (DWCL), CCDI Sorsogon at Polytechnic College, Camarines Sur.

Samantala, sakaling di man mapabilang sa Top Ten Scholars, tiniyak ni Cong. Batocabe ay magsisilbing scholars pa rin ang mga ito.

Bilang bahagi ng programang ito, magsasagawa ng annual leadership training seminar at team building ang AKO BICOL para sa kanilang mga scholars.

At sa darating na summer, ngayong taon, gagawin sa Misibis resort ang leadership training seminar ng naturang mga scholars ng AKB.

Ito'y bilang paghahanda umano sa mga kabataan na susunod na magiging lider sa Bicol region. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=18967

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:06 AM

Preparation gayud yan para sa paghale na ninda...

Btw, I listened over the radio awhile ago and Gov. Lray was interviewed regarding CamSur's winning bid for the AdCongress... CamSur was chosen due to the following main reasons: accessibility: CamSur is accessible by land and air compared to Baguio which is accessible only by land and Cebu's accessibility is by air only; weather: CamSur's weather during November is comparable to Baguio which is cold while Cebu is hotter; Amenities, CamSur has famous CWC and Caramoan while Cebu has only beaches; Cam Sur has already hosted international event such as Ironman and so forth which was very successful. While Cebu has the edge on hotel accommodation and convention facility, Gov. Lray defended that convention is only a part of the whole AD congress therefore it cannot affect the whole event and can be done outdoor.

Yes, Gov. Lray is going to coordinate with the hotel owners in the province including Macagang.

The provincial government will also do landscaping, repainting on the capitol in preparation for this AdCongress.

I mean a budget hotel to be owned and managed by the owner of ALDP mall.

another convention center or build another one in CWC. The existing Pili Convention Center though it hosted several national and international events is still not at par with other convention centers found in key cities in the Ph.

finally, a Slurpee after almost 2 decades :lol: my first and last taste was in SM City Manila

the construction is set this March for Puregold so expect BIG sale @ Robertson Mall.

Marhay na nAGA!

To add: CamSur hosted several national and international conventions already and all were sucessful :cheers:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:09 AM

PH environmental agency asked to recall blacksand explo permits
Legaspi City, Bicol- The militant fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Friday said a “Great Deluge” like catastrophes are bound to happen in many of the countries coastal areas if the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) he will not recall all permits issued to magnetite mining firms and effectively stop large-scale black sand mining all over the country.

Citing the report of Pamalakaya-Eastern Visayas, the activist fishers group said of the 107 offshore mining applications in the Region VIII, 17 are applied for magnetite mining which covers several municipalities of Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte and Biliran.

In a press statement, Pamalakaya national chair Fernando Hicap identified the 17 magnetite offshore mining activities in the region which he said will usher an era of environmental destruction, perpetual disasters and gross denial of fisherfolk livelihood across the region.

“ An across-the-nation catastrophe along coastal shores of the Philippine archipelago is in the offing if Malacanang obsessed with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) paradigm will continue to allow large-scale magnetite mining to operate like there is no tomorrow. DENR Secretary Ramon Paje is obliged to cancel all applications for triple platinum magnetite escapades,” said Hicap.

The Pamalakaya chair said DENR is now processing the applications of magnetite giants like Nicua Corporation which will cover 5,390 hectares of coastal areas in the towns of Tanauan, Tolosa, Julita and Dulag in Leyte, Kando Mining Company; 3,945 hectares (Dulag, Mayorga and Julita towns in Leyte), Rushfield Mining Company; 5,309 hectares (Palo, Tanauan and Tacloban City, Leyte) and Minoro Mining and Exploration Corporation; 6,375 hectares (Alang-alang, Sta. Fe, Jaro, Pastran and Palo, Leyte).

The other exploration firms are Citygroup Philippines Corporation, 1,694 hectares (Caibiran, Biliran and Naval in Biliran), Asian Mines Incorporated, 769 hectares (Motiong, Samar), Bridestone Mining and Development Corporation; 7,252 hectares (Hinunangan, Hinundayan and Silago, Southern Leyte), Lazarus Mining Corporation; 6,205 hectares (Carigara and Capoocan, Leyte), Oregon Mining and Development Corporation; 5,099 hectares (Babatngon and Barugo), Grand Total Exploration and Mining Corporation; 11, 686 hectares (Babatngon, Barugo, Carigara and Capoocan, Leyte) and another application covering 5,752 hectares in the municipalities of Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba and Leyte, all in Leyte), Mt. Mogan Resources and Development Corp; 3,022 hectares (Dulag, Leyte), another 15, 781 hectares in Tanauan, Tolosa, Dulag, Mayorga, MacArthur and Abuyog, and another Morgan exploration involving 25,312 hectares covering the coastal towns of Basey, Marabut and

Tacloban City and Hedlite Mining Corporation; 3,945 hectares (Dulag, Julita and Mayorga in Leyte).

“Again for the nth time around, we strongly urge President Aquino and Secretary Paje to scrap all the magnetite mining activities in Eastern Visayas and other parts of the country. We ask Mr. Aquino to recall all these PPP led black sand mining escapades and stop black sand giants from destroying the livelihood and the national patrimony of the people,” said Hicap.

Hicap said the issue of magnetite mining will be brought to the attention of the negotiating peace panels of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) and the Governemnt of the Philippines (GPH. He said an official letter of appeal is being prepared and to be submitted to both panels in soonest time possible.

Pamalakaya-Eastern Visayas said if these magnetite mining applications are approved by the DENR and Malacanang, it will promote widespread community displacement, further diminish coastline, reduce fish catch to rock bottom levels, and decrease productivity since magnetite mining in coastal areas are inherently destructive and anti-environment.

Pamalakaya-Eastern Visayas further said many studies and documentations bared black sand mining in coastal areas have resulted to coastal erosion, inundation of communities, and degradation of marine ecosystem.

Another Pamalakaya affiliate -- the Lakas ng mga Maliliit na Mangingisda ng Bicol (Lambat-Bicol) also urged DENR Secretary Ramon Paje to disapprove the application of the US-Korean firm Bogo Mining Resources Corporation. The mining firm has a pending application for offshore mining for magnetite before the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of DENR Region V dated November 20, 2009.

The exploration for magnetite will cover more than 17,000 hectares of municipal coastal waters in San Miguel Bay that would encompass five coastal municipalities in Camarines Sur—Sipocot, Cabusao, Calabanga, Tinambac and Siruma.

Pamalakaya vice chairperson and Lambat-Bicol regional chair Salvador France the exploration will conducted within the 15 kilometer municipal fishing waters, and the immediate impact of the magnetite exploration is the wholesale banning of municipal fishing activity and the destruction of fishing resources in San Miguel Bay once the offshore mining for magnetite is approved by the MGB and DENR regional office in Legazpi City, Albay.

“This grandmother of destruction must be stopped at all cost. We strongly urge the DENR chief in the national office to reject the application of Bogo Mining Resources and tell the capitalists of this mining firm to get out of San Miguel Bay,” said France.

The Pamalakaya leader said while waiting for DENR permit for exploration, the technical personnel of Bogo Mining Resources Corporation had started drilling operations in the five coastal municipalities to determine potential of magnetite. France said about 30,000 holes were drilled by mining personnel of Bogo since it applied for permit on November last year.

Pamalakaya said in Cabusao, about 180 hectares of mangrove areas will be uprooted to pave way for offshore magnetite mining and about 3,000 families of small fishermen in the coastal municipality will be affected by the ambitious magnetite exploration.

The group said in Calabanga, about 1,500 families of small fisherfolk will be affected once the exploration started.

Pamalakaya also noted that large-scale magnetite mining are also planned inside the Cagayan Export Processing Zone in Cagayan and in Lingayen Gulf which covers the coastal provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8292820-ph-environemntal-agency-asked-to-recall-blacksand-explo-permits

oragon.com

February 25th, 2011, 02:10 AM

Yes, Gov. Lray is going to coordinate with the hotel owners in the province including Macagang.

The provincial government will also do landscaping, repainting on the capitol in preparation for this AdCongress.

is the congress still a joint project/co-sponsor with Legazpi, Albay? if my memory serves me right, the trio; Lray, Mayor Bongat and Mayor Rosal contemplated on joining forces in bidding this prestigious event.

To add: CamSur hosted several national and international conventions already and all were sucessful :cheers:

101% agree on that sir! nweiz, these big events are catalyst of development not only in Cam Sur and Naga but all throughout the Bicol region.

garzland

February 25th, 2011, 02:14 AM

Finally, open na yung 7-11 sa Pili :cheers:

Sa Naga na ba susunod?
Where in Naga is the possible location of 7 eleven?
To add: CamSur hosted several national and international conventions already and all were sucessful :cheers:

yes...:banana:

is the congress still a joint project/co-sponsor with Legazpi, Albay? if my memory serves me right, the trio; Lray, Mayor Bongat and Mayor Rosal contemplated on joining forces in bidding this prestigious event.
It's only CamSur including Naga....It was only Gov. Lray who presented the bid but definitely would also benefit Naga and Iriga and other places in Bicol.

101% agree on that sir! nweiz, these big events are catalyst of development not only in Cam Sur and Naga but all throughout the Bicol region.

:banana::banana::banana:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:17 AM

18th ICON of CamSur (Album 1)
by Joselle Arceno (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2070190&id=1425810208&page=3)

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Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 02:20 AM

Finally, open na yung 7-11 sa Pili :cheers:

Sa Naga na ba susunod?

According to the shift manager last night, Naga near UNC and Magsaysay will be next, together with Iriga and Tabaco.

But of course this could still be wrong.

Big businessmen are usually mum about their expansion plans but the new reports in NX seem to be coming into reality.

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:23 AM

is the congress still a joint project/co-sponsor with Legazpi, Albay? if my memory serves me right, the trio; Lray, Mayor Bongat and Mayor Rosal contemplated on joining forces in bidding this prestigious event.

No info on this yet :)

Where in Naga is the possible location of 7 eleven?

I think there will be 7 branches to be constructed in Naga but I don't know where it will be located.:)

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:27 AM

If you know Bahasa Indonesia, then you will understand this :D

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REKOR DUNIA PENANAMAN POHON TERCIPTA DI FILIPINA : Aktivis lingkungan hidup Filipina berhasil menciptakan rekor dunia penanaman pohon dengan jumlah terbanyak yang dilakukan serentak untuk menandai dimulainya sebuah program reboisasi hutan, Kamis (24/02). Hampir 7.000 orang terlibat dalam penanaman masal pohon di hutan gundul dan padang rumput di provinsi timur Camarines Sur pada Rabu, kata juru bicara proyek "El Verde" itu, Mara Joneil Cordova.

Acara itu menandai dimulainya program penanaman 12 juta pohon yang didukung pemerintah provinsi guna mengatasi penebangan hutan di Camarines Sur hingga tahun depan. Hutan Filipina adalah salah satu dari 10 hutan paling terancam di dunia, demikian LSM pecinta lingkungan Conservation International. (KF-Koran Warga/v/antara)Source - http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150113373147491&set=a.126402447490.103582.121994582490&ref=nf

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:29 AM

According to the shift manager last night, Naga near UNC and Magsaysay will be next, together with Iriga and Tabaco.

Cool, that's good to know, Doc :okay:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 02:35 AM

El Verde: 12 Million Trees By 2012
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Naga City Deck

February 25th, 2011, 02:49 AM

Central Bank Naga and Convention Center may be open at this time then.

We need more hotels for the AdCongress... Gov. LRay will build more accommodation for this, definitely...

is the congress still a joint project/co-sponsor with Legazpi, Albay? if my memory serves me right, the trio; Lray, Mayor Bongat and Mayor Rosal contemplated on joining forces in bidding this prestigious event.

101% agree on that sir! nweiz, these big events are catalyst of development not only in Cam Sur and Naga but all throughout the Bicol region.

GUys! the Ad Congress for this year is from the initiative of the Naga City Govt :D not from the province of camsur. kaya according to Alec Naga + CamSur yan. nevertheless the city and the province will of course help each other pati na iriga yan. he immediately messaged me that when i posted the link of the philstar news at the Ciudad nin Naga

Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 03:14 AM

Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 04:13 AM

It's CamSur for 22nd Ad Congress

MANILA, Philippines – It’s final: fast-rising local tourism destination Camarines Sur has been picked to host this year’s Philippine Advertising Congress to be held on Nov. 16 to 19.

Following months of thorough deliberations on possible venues for this year’s Ad Congress, organizers have picked Camsur as the venue for the ad industry’s much-awaited biennial meet.

The event, organized by the Advertising Board of the Philippines, brings together the country’s top business, advertising and media firms. It was last held at the Subic Bay Freeport in November 2009.

“We’re very excited about Camsur because the Ad Congress has never been held there,” said Sandy Prieto Romualdez, chairman of the 22nd Ad Congress and president of Philippine Daily Inquirer. “It is in synergy with the theme for this year’s Ad Congress and will help spur local tourism, an advocacy the industry is promoting,” Romualdez added.

The theme of the 22nd Ad Congress is “The Game-Changing Generation.”

With its novel appeal, uniqueness and bright tourism potentials, Camsur proved to be the best choice for the event. Another major factor considered by the organizers in picking Camsur was the readiness of local government support, owing to Camsur Gov. Luis Raymund “Lray” Villafuerte’s spirited and highly successful drive to promote tourism in the area.

It is largely to Gov. Villafuerte’s credit that Camsur tourism has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. The province’s crown jewel, Camsur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili City, has hosted top international sporting events such as the Iron Man 70.3 and a slew of international wakeboarding competitions. Nearby Caramoan Island, on the other hand, served as the site of a location shoot for the reality TV show Survivor France series in 2008, and has been on a roll wowing local and foreign tourists.

Also cited as reasons behind the choice of Camsur were its accessibility, infrastructure, accommodations, affordability, safety and security.

In an effort to infuse professionalism and efficiency in the conduct of the four-day event, the organizing committee is set to adopt a new electronic system for the reservation of room accommodations in Camsur.

“The objective is to rid the booking of ‘palakasan’, so we would like to ask everyone for their support and cooperation as we introduce this real-time online reservations on a first-come, first-served basis,” said Blen Fernando, vice-president for marketing of Alaska Milk Corp. and head of the Ad Congress administration committee.

“Kindly register online rather than go directly to the hotel as this will allow us to guarantee best rates and a smooth registration process,” she added. The website for registration will be set up by April 2011.

With Sandy Prieto-Romualdez in this mission is a formidable team composed of BlueBlade Technologies’ Hans Roxas Chua, vice chair; J. Romero’s Andre Kahn and Fat Lion’s Jose Sy, oversight committee; Alaska Milk’s Blen Fernando, administrative; McDonald’s Margot Torres, programs; DM9’s Merlee Jayme, creatives; Dentsu’s Nonna Nanagas, finance; Starcom’s Joanna Mojica, ways and means; Philippine STAR’s Miguel Belmonte, PR and publicity; Manila Bulletin’s Emil Yap III, external affairs; Inquirer’s Connie Kalagayan, internal affairs; Business Mirror’s Anton Cabangon and Ricky Alegre, special events; and Hinge Inquirer’s Doris Bermudez, secretariat.

The 22nd Ad Congress will be officially launched to the public in the first week of April 2011.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=660711&publicationSubCategoryId=63

:lol::lol::lol:

People might blame us again for this blunder.

Pili City.

But we could not change the news.:)

fil07

February 25th, 2011, 04:51 AM

Caramoan is a peninsula.

Naga City Deck

February 25th, 2011, 05:55 AM

Naga City, CamSur, win Ad Congress Bid (http://naga.gov.ph/news/naga-city-camsur-win-ad-congress-bid/)

by Alec Santos

Bicol (February 24) – The Province of Camarines Sur and the City of Naga bested Cebu and Baguio as this year’s venue for the Philippine Advertising Congress. In a majority decision, the Philippine Advertising Board thought it wise to bring the 21st Ad Congress to Bicol, which is fast gaining popularity among local and foreign tourists alike.

Local Government Units interested in hosting the largest gathering of advertising and marketing experts in the country were asked to submit their bids before January 31. Naga City formally expressed its interest as early as December of last year. Meanwhile, the provincial government of Camarines Sur also submitted its bid to the Ad Board.

Two other contenders, Cebu and Baguio, lost to Naga and Camarines Sur, which will be hosting the prestigious event for the first time. Naga City Mayor John Bongat said that he was pleased that the Ad Board has decided on Naga and Camarines Sur, citing that the city and the province have more than met the stringent qualifications set by the selection committee. The bids of Cebu province and Cebu City were considered as one.

The Ad Congress is usually held in cities that are able to comply with a strict set of standards set by the Ad Board such as a large plenary hall that can accommodate up to 5,000 delegates, quality hotel accommodation, local government support, adequate and transportation infrastructure. This year, the Ad Board also took into consideration the activities and destinations present in the bidding cities to allow delegates the chance to explore the during leisure time.

Naga has more than 2,000 hotel rooms and a flourishing tourism industry. It is also home to the largest bus terminal south of Manila. In a radio interview, Governor LRay Villafuerte, in an interview, said that the Ad Congress will benefit both Camarines Sur and Naga. They are also accessible by both land and air with two major airlines servicing the Naga Airport.

The bid for the Ad Congress was previously discussed by Mayor Bongat and Governor Villafuerte last December after the joint lighting of Plaza Rizal in Naga City. The two chief executives as well as the management committees of the provincial and city governments made it a point to collaborate on the bid to maximize their chances.

The world-famous CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) is located within the provincial capitol complex and is popular among adventurous tourists who flock to Bicol to wakeboard and soak in the sun at the pristine beaches of Caramoan. Mt. Isarog Natural Park, located in Naga, is also a major destination for trekkers and nature lovers. Both Naga and Camarines Sur regularly hold athletic events like the Iron Man and various cause-oriented fun runs. In fact, Mayor Bongat says, Naga has recently been proclaimed as the “Fun Run Capital of the South” due to the number of scheduled fun runs this year alone.

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 05:55 AM

^^Pili City and Caramoan Island, Wow :D

Reporters today really needs some geography lessons.

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 06:09 AM

Biernesan @ San Jose Public Market
by SAN JOSE-CAMARINES SUR (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAN-JOSE-CAMARINES-SUR/235464939031)

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Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 06:21 AM

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^^
Wow.

Yams and Star Margarine.

These are what we have eating for breakfast for the past 2 weeks replacing our breakfast cereals.

The kids love them.

My very young son would not want to eat anything for breakfast but Camotes lately.

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 06:38 AM

^^magtagatawob na sana Doc ta pag malaen na ang parong, aram na kun tano (utot) :lol:

Kidding aside, very high sa fiber ang camote :okay:

oragon.com

February 25th, 2011, 06:42 AM

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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 06:48 AM

For number of trees planted, CamSur breaks world record
PILI, Camarines Sur --- Breaking a world record Wednesday, Camarines Sur province planted simultaneously the most number of trees in one hour at 64,096 trees from the previous record of India at 50,033 trees, Seyda Subasi Gemici, adjudicator of the Guinness World Records, announced Wednesday.

Gemici said the validation of the process followed the requirements of the Guinness Book of World Records wherein for every 50 participants one supervisor or observer was assigned.

She said the previous record of the most number of trees planted simultaneously in one hour was undertaken by 9,913 people while in Camarines Sur there were 6,892 people.

But Gemici said what was important was the number of trees planted because that was the record being sought to be broken.

Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said that they have already planted the record breaking number for only 15 minutes which Gemici confirmed.

“I heard a lot of people say days before they’ve to stay there overnight to save face, to participate in the record attempt, which is amazing,” Gemici, a Turkish national, narrated.

She said she climbed the mountain upon arriving here to validate the world record being challenged after travelling from Australia to Istanbul to Dubai and arrived in Manila on Tuesday and planed in here in Camarines Wednesday to validate the challenge of Camarines Sur to surpass the world record of the most number of trees planted in one hour.

Gemici said she was very excited about the activity when they flew to Siruma, Camarines Sur the site of the challenge against India’s record of most number of trees planted in one hour.

She thanked the provincial government for the “perfect organization.”

Gemici said each supervisor had to give their statement regarding the number of participants and the number of trees planted within the 32-ha. area in Siruma town.

She said the process of applying for a world record is available through online application and her colleagues will take care whether to go with the world record being applied.

Gemici disclosed that once a year they are publishing a book which the Guinness Book of World Records is a record holder itself because it is the most bought book in the world.

She said the Guinness book is published every September which entry comprised only some 4,000 categories out of some 30,000 categories on their database.

Gemici said the record will stay until someone else breaks it for a new world record.

She revealed India has set the most number of trees planted in one hour on Oct. 10, 2010 until Camarines Sur broke the record with 14,063 trees more than the latter’s record for one-hour duration.

Villafuerte said that more than the record breaking feat of the province in the Guinness Book World of Records is the demonstration of the people of Camarines Sur that they can work together to make something happen.

“When people unite, cooperate and help each other there seems to be no impossible endeavor,” the governor declared.

He said he only decided to make the challenge because the endeavor is more meaningful and helpful unlike world records that pertains to longest, biggest or whatever trivial matters that can be put on record.

“This is the first record of Camarines Sur to be in the Guinness Book of World Records to show the world that we have our own record to hold,” Villafuerte said.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/b-story.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 06:49 AM

PNoy mulls ‘El Verde’
OCAMPO, Camarines Sur --- With the endorsement of President Benigno Aquino III, a day before the actual launch of the El Verde movement, Camarines Sur’s 12M tree-planting campaign in 2011-2012, has gained more support Wednesday as some 70,000 participants from 768 government agencies, church and civil society groups trooped to several sites in the province to plant 574,000 trees in one hour.

Aquino praised the initiative of Gov. Luis Raymund “Lray” Villafuerte Jr. in leading local government units (LGUs) all over the Philippines to take on the challenge of defending the environment and advert climate change,that he said requires an EDSA-type revolution to achieve.

“I am grateful you responded positively to our call to save Mother Nature. This is one victory like the bayanihan we showed in 1986 at the EDSA. The 500,000 tree-seedlings we will plant today will yield the same number of opportunities. Not only to save our environment but also plant a meaningful future for our countrymen,” the president said addressing thousands of participants of the tree-planting launch, after he called Villafuerte as kuya.

He said the problem of global warming is now being felt all over the country with successive typhoons, continuous rains, landslides occurring with millions and millions of pesos damage in crops and properties and thousands of people affected.

Aquino said he is confident Camarines Sur will achieve its target of planting a total of 12M trees by 2012 with the support of all the sectors of the society.

Villafuerte said with the El Verde movement of Camarines Sur the province aims to be the first green capital of the Philippines by planting more than half a million tree seedlings aside from setting a world record of the most number of trees planted in one hour.

He said the present Guinness World Book Records of the most number of trees planted in one hour is India with 50,000 trees planted.

“We want to make a global statement that the Philippines is ready to take a big leap forward towards saving our environment. Every tree planted represents a step forward toward food security,” Villafuerte said.

He revealed there are 35 towns, two cities and 1,036 villages in Camarines Sur who simultaneously participated to fulfill the target of planting at least 500,000 trees in one hour.

Villafuerte said the El Verde movement is in full support of the national greening program of PNoy’s administration as he challenged other local governments to do the same.

In his response, Aquino acknowledged that wide-scale cutting of trees results in flooding and landslides so that he has recently approved Executive Order No. 23 that prohibits the cutting of trees in natural and residual forests all over the country.

He said he has organized an anti-illegal logging task force to enforce EO No. 23 and ordered the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) not to give logging permits or even renew licenses to those logging in the PH natural forests.

Aquino added that sawmills and wood-processing plants that cannot sustain operations for five years because of lack of wood to be processed are ordered to shut down.

He said the people directly dependent on logging for their livelihood and who will be affected by the logging ban will be included in conditional cash transfer (CCT) being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

He said that the government will also make use of confiscated illegal logs for use in the building of schools, chairs and tables for school use and would not allow them to rot.

Aquino rallied the people to work for the environment like the way his mother Cory Aquino, the icon of democracy, has nurtured EDSA a legacy for the future generation.

Lucena Bermeo, operations officer of the El Verde movement, said the provincial government targets to plant tree seedlings in some 10,000 hectares of government and forested lands.

Bermeo said the baseline data of the number of trees in the whole province was estimated at 7,258,750 and the province targets another 12,000,000 for the next two years.

She explained the sustainability of the project rested on the cooperation of the LGUs and other entities even as she said they have a partnership scheme to support its continuity.

Bermeo said the El Verde movement offers food-for-work program, scholarship program and back-to-school program that give incentives to organizations and families to receive support from the provincial government in relation to the number of trees planted.

For example, 1,000 trees planted by a student in one year would qualify for a full tuition for one year in any public or private university or families are provided food packs for the food-for-work program for the trees they plant, she said. Juan Escandor, Jr.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xc.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 06:57 AM

Biernesan @ San Jose Public Market
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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:03 AM

GK project for ex-rebels brings hope to families
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GROUNDBREAKING FOR PEACE. Gov. LRay Villafuerte(center) and Gawad Kalinga Founder Tony Meloto ( 3rd from left) lead the groundbreaking at the site in barangay San Jose, PIli where a GK community for rebel returnees and families will be located. The GK Village for rebel returnees will be complemented by livelihood projects so that the rebel returnees and their families will not be left idle and hungry. Also shown in photo are (left to right) Mayor Tom Bongalonta of the Municipality of Pili, Mr. Hayee Azaña of GK, Msgr. Zosimo Sañado, Maj. Gen. Ruperto Pabustan, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division, PA, and Lt. Gen. Roland Detabali, PA, Southern Luzon Command Chief.

PILI, Camarines Sur – The model community project launched by the local authorities here yesterday, February 22, has reunited the families of former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels.

Separated from their family members who opted to join the communist rebel movement, tears of joy flowed during the groundbreaking ceremony attended by senior military officials, local chief executives and representatives from partner NGOs.

Nena Miraran, 52, of Pamplona town said that her son’s “stubbornness” led to his joining the communist rebel movement. She revealed that she spent many sleepless nights thinking about her NPA son, Jeffrey, 23, who became a hardline communist rebel.

“Every time I see him, I hug him and urge him to give up and surrender to the government. I told him the futility of his cause,” said Miraran.

“During inclement weather, I can’t help but think about his situation. I keep wondering if he was safe for the night and so, I kept on crying everytime I remember him.”

Jeffrey said that he was convinced to join the rebel movement after hearing his friend’s explanation about the problems in the society.

He said that he was lured into the rebel movement when his recruiter promised that his family would be receiving the “SUPAMIL” (suporta sa pamilya/family support) in the form of cash allowances and rice subsidy.

After two years of playing hide-and-seek with government forces, he decided to surrender in 2006 after learning that his family has never received any form of financial or material support from the NPA.

Edwin Nazarionda a.k.a. Ka Marjorie, 40, was an elementary school teacher and a United Methodist pastor when he was recruited to join the militant Bayan Muna. Later, he found himself becoming one of the hardline armed group members who carried out series of tactical offensives against the government forces and installations.

“I left my teaching profession because of their sweet promises such as the monthly P8,000 financial support and rice subsidy. I surrendered when I realized that everything was mere sweet-talk and that my family was plunged into the quagmire of extreme poverty,” explained Nazarionda who is the president of the group of former rebels.

Nazarionda was in tears after turning over his firearm in a solemn ground-breaking ceremony attended by 40 other former rebels which was also attended by Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte, Maj. Gen. Ruperto Pabustan and Southern Luzon Command commander Lt. Gen. Roland Detabali.

It can be recalled that the establishment of the model community in Pili town was recommended by Maj. Gen. Ruperto Pabustan to CamSur Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte in order to help the former rebels sustain their respective families.

“I am thankful that the good governor readily supported my proposal. In turn, he asked the support of Mr. Tony Meloto of the Gawad Kalinga Foundation, who pledged to construct houses for the 41 former rebels who were screened by the joint committee,” said Pabustan.

Lt. Gen. Roland Detabali, Southern Luzon Command Chief, said that he appreciated the initiatives of the 9th ID and the local authorities in the Bicol Region.

“I believe that this is one of the best ways to lure more communist rebels to return to the folds of the law. We cannot solve the social problems that have driven them to fight the government by military solution alone,” said Detabali who talked to the media after the ground breaking ceremony held here.

“I hope that this good project will be re-echoed in the rest of the provinces here in the region and probably, in the whole country,” added Detabali.

The provincial government of Camarines Sur donated the 5.7 hectare lot that can accommodate 100 houses. It is located near the Naga airport, around 4.5 kilometers away from Camp Elias Angeles.

To sustain their livelihood, an income-generating project would be established within the community.

Earlier in the day, at least 500 Army soldiers participated in the launching of the “El Verde 12-Million Trees by 2012” tree planting project of the CamSur government, also in Pili. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xrebels.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:07 AM

PNoy breaks ground for Freedom obelisk
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OF YELLOW RIBBONS AND FREE OM. President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino turns to address the crowd during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Feedom Obelisk in Naga City, Camarines Sur last Feb. 22, honoring the unnamed heroes of EDSA People Power I.

NAGA CITY --- In honor of his mother’s unnamed supporters during the EDSA People Power I, President Benigno “PNoy” S. Aquino broke off from his original itinerary in Camarines Sur to be present at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Freedom Obelisk to be constructed in this city.

The President arrived here at around 7:45 am via plane at the Naga Airport in Pili, Camarines Sur, in a slightly changed schedule, to attend at least three major events which simultaneously happened in this province set on the first day of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of People Power EDSA I Tuesday February 22.

Together with Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje, PNoy gave a chunk of his time here to address the Nagueños and formally introduce the project which is spearheaded by the local government of Naga City under the leadership of present Mayor John G. Bongat.

The edifice shall stand at the corner of Gen. Luna and Padre Burgos Streets at the back of Plaza Quezon. The Obelisk, its concept paper tailored by City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) head Willie Prilles reveal, will be a multipurpose structure that addresses educational needs of society, both past and present.

Drawings of the design reveal an approximately ten feet high structure with symbols to embody the sacrifices of Bicolano heroes. There will be a sword and a pen to symbolize the struggles of the Arejola Brothers, Gen. Ludovico and the propagandist Tomas against the American invaders during the Filipino-American War. It will also contain three panels with a digital clock based on Philippine Standard Time, a multi-media panel bearing current and forthcoming public events and a panel for weather forecasts and real time traffic updates. On top of the prism shaped post of the structure is a dove with the symbolic olive branch symbolizing peace and freedom.

PNoy, in his speech before the gathered crowd, encouraged all Filipinos to take part in his administration’s crusade against corruption and abuse of government officials towards development and true freedom.

Meanwhile, Mayor Bongat was in Australia as an official delegate of the Philippine Center for Young Leaders in Government during the ceremony, leaving the cudgels of authority to Vice Mayor Gabby Bordado.

After the ceremony in Naga, the President immediately left with Robredo, Alcala, Paje and the Regional and Provincial Directors of Bicol for brgy. Sto. Nino, Pili, Camarines Sur to be present during the launching of the El Verde Movement, a major tree-planting activity, spearheaded by the local government of Cam. Sur under the leadership of Gov LRay Villafuerte.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xfreedom.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:08 AM

DAR-CamSur has new office
The Camarines Sur Provincial Office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is now located at the upper floors of J & CP Building, corner Peñafrancia Avenue and Panganiban Drive, Naga City. It was the former location of the BIR District office, WRI College, and the DTI provincial office before said institutions transferred to other places. For inquiries and assistance, the public may contact the PARO’s Office at telephone number 472-7042, or FAX number 472-7041. Other numbers are:Operations Division (472-7035), Legal Division (472-7034),Admin (472-7040), Support Services Office (472-7036), and the Provincial Agrarian Reform Adjudicator (PARAD, 472-7149). http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xnew.html

Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 07:13 AM

Naga, Iriga, Legazpi prepare for “Simon’s Way”

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THE prestigious Manila Symphony Orchestra. jrchaveziii/picenagapio

A Cine musical on the Life of Simon Vela will be staged in the three premiere cities of the Bicol Region: NAGA, IRIGA and LEGAZPI.

Hailed as the “Biggest Theatrical Event in Bicol’s History,” Simon’s Way will feature many of the biggest stars in Philippine theater:

Cocoy Laurel, Cris Villonco and Jenine Desiderio together with the prestigious Manila Symphony Orchestra.

Simon’s Way is the FIRST CINEMUSICAL IN THE WORLD and is the brainchild of Bicolano composer and Film maker Ferdinand Dimadura, who has been working on the story of Simon Vela for the last 12 years. “ I thought every devotee of INA should know the story of Simon Vela who found the statue of Our Lady in 1434 in the mountain of the Peña de Francia in Spain.” Almost four hundred years later, Father Miguel Covaruvias will bring the devotion of Our Lady to Naga City.

The Cinemusical will also feature the world class choreography of Gigi Felix Velarde to be performed by 20 of her finest dancers. Performing with them will be the ACAT Dancers from USI. It will feature outstanding performances of renowned Bicolano tenor Raymond Roldan together with violin prodigy Jelyn Oliva.

Choral music will be performed by the internationally awarded UNEP Chorale under conductor Adrian Argete. Renowned singing priest and composer Father Louan Jarcia will perform “Ave Maria” from the musical. Simon’s Way has a film component that stars Father Fidel Bagayaua, in the finest acting performance of his life, together with Broadway performer Jon Joven and recording star and actress, Nicole Asencio. Musical arrangement is by John Carl Denina and Orchestration by Anson Peñaflor.

Never have the Bicolanos been treated to a theatrical and cinematic event of this magnitude.

SIMON’S WAY will be performed on March 24 ( 7 pm ), March 25 ( 1:30 pm and 7 PM ) and March 26( 1:30 PM and 6 PM ) at the USI Auditorium and on March 28 ( 7 PM ) at UNEP in Iriga City. The show in Legazpi is on May, 2011 and is sponsored by the City Government of Legazpi and the Aquinas University.

Simon’s Way is a presentation of the Archdiocese of Caceres, with the participation of Our Lady of Fatima Association, in Honor of the Three Hundred Years Anniversary of Our Devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:16 AM

Biernesan @ San Jose Public Market
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Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 07:18 AM

DAR-CamSur has new office
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Naga, Iriga, Legazpi prepare for “Simon’s Way”
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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:20 AM

UNC: Champion of 11th ABBS regional congress
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CBA delegates with CBA Dean Maniquiz and faculty Mrs. Clores, Mrs. Dometita and Ms. Pasibe present their trophies and awards garnered during the 11th ABBS Regional Congress to EVP Dr. Lourdes S. Anonas.

It was just an ordinary Friday morning on February 18, 2011 when 55 student-delegates from the College of Business and Accountancy along with CBA faculty members assembled at 7:00am near the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel to ride the UNC van that will take them to the University of St. Anthony in Iriga City, host of the 11th Regional Congress of the Association of Bicol Business Students. This year’s theme: “Bicol’s Best Entrepreneurs: A Key to Global Competitiveness.”

These students were far from ordinary. Selected because of their skills and talents in the various events at the Congress, they excelled at their respective fields. Their rigorous preparation paid off, with 12 trophies and the distinction of being declared overall champion, besting Mabini Colleges (2nd) and Ateneo de Naga University (3rd).

Providing moral support and guidance to the students were Mrs. Elda F. Clores, ABBS-UNC Chapter & JMP adviser, Mrs. Gemma B. Dometita, OAS adviser, Ms. Frances L.B. Pasibe, JMI adviser and Dr. Alex P. Alangco, YES adviser.

Topping the awards was Craig V. Ronquillo, a 2nd year HRM student, an early crowd favorite who easily won the title of Mr. ABBS 2011 and 4 minor awards. This is the 3rd consecutive year that UNC has won the title of Mr. ABBS, a record-breaking feat started with Don Dellova (2009) and Jan-Rey Gutierrez (2010). Sheena Mariz T. Pagsuyoin, a 4th year Finance student was proclaimed 2nd runner-up Ms. ABBS 2011; she also received 2 minor awards.

This was the first time that UNC has garnered majority of the academic awards, with Helen Margarette Cortezano, a 2nd year Finance student winning first place in Individual Quiz Bee then again with a group composed of Cortezano, Pagsuyoin and Ivy Apolinario, 2nd year Management, for the Group Quiz Bee. Pagsuyoin, a consistent scholar and dean’s lister, topped the essay writing contest with her piece “The Bicolano Entrepreneur’s Mantra.”

On the non-academic arena, Jerome Jaucian, 2nd year Management student and Ma. Christina Balacquiao, 2nd year Office Administration student, won 1st place in vocal duet for their passionate rendition of “Forever.” Ronald D. Sarol, a 3rd year Management student was a crowd pleaser who easily won the judges’ nod in the acoustic song contest with his expert guitar strumming and rendition of “Ako’y Sayo At Ika’y Akin.” The group of Michael O. Abrenica, Abel V. Buenaobra, Michael Calinog, Archie A. Rayos and Niño Nullan won 1st place in Maria Went to Town, a relay game where the all-male participants dress up in women’s clothing and try to beat their opponents by walking about gracefully. The CBA basketball team led by JM Zorilla, 4th year Management student won by 4 points against arch-rival, Ateneo de Naga University. Not to be overshadowed, the event organizers presented a special award to Mrs. Elda Clores as the coolest faculty, to the delight of the UNC delegation.

Other awards included: Vida Elise Carpio, 1st runner-up for The Big Idea Contest, a game that is similar to slogan and essay writing; Rio Fuentes and Rodrigo Earl Peñaredondo, 2nd runner-up for ABBS Got Talent; and the group of April Goyena, Glenda Embestro, Marylou Magana, Kristela Bonafe, Shen Rose Agapito, Dominic Latumbo, Mark Joseph Britanico, Sundry Nogot, Ronald D. Sarol and Laurico Alvaro C. Parpan, 2nd runner-up ABBS Survivor. Other participants whose efforts added points to the overall score were Arthur Gases, Danreb Kingking, Angelica Lopez, Kharren San Juan, Lalaine Ricafort, and King Peñaredondo for modern dance, Donna Peñales for poster making and Raejane Mae Aurellano for extemporaneous speaking.

In addition to ADNU, Mabini Colleges and UNC, five other schools took part in the 11th Congress. These were the University of North Eastern Philippines, Cam. Norte State College, Partido College, Mariner’s Polytechnic Colleges Foundation and next year’s host of the 12th Congress, the Naga College Foundation.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xunc.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Welcome to CamSur sa mga taga-LCC Bacolod and Aquinas University of Legazpi! :okay:

Nakita ko kanina yung kani-kanilang bus sa Nabua :cheers:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:25 AM

UNEP’S EVP heads delegates in Singapore confab
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Republic of Singapore --- Believing that learning should transcend the barriers of distance, Miss Deli Alfelor-Tibi, Executive Vice President and concurrently VP for Finance of the University of Northeastern Philippines (UNEP), headed the university’s delegates in an international communication confab held at Nanyang Technological University , here at the City of Lion , February 14 to 16.

The three-day journalism event was spearheaded by the International Center for Communication Studies Manila thru its Managing Director Mr. Alex Baltazar and Ms. Maria Trinalie Yuson-Pendor, ICCS Marketing Director.

Mr. Baltazar, in an interview stated that the activities that they are conducting is ICCS’s way of providing a venue for students and media educators to enhance their skills and keep up with the new developments in the industry.

“This activity is the 5th ICCS Convention on Media Communications and we will keep on conducting educational endeavors like this for the advancement and essential evaluation of communication practices in the field of broadcast, print and new media. This is also in line with our confab’s theme: Facing the challenges in different journalism fields.”

Communication students, department deans, media practitioner and school administrators were among the invited participants in the said forum.

Miss Deli hailed the organizers for the well-planned activities and said that she would find ways to bring the same opportunity to UNEP Communication Students for them to understand the diverse challenges in different journalism fields.

Together with Miss Tibi in Singapore were Ms. Melody Ordonez, UNEP Media Relations Director and Ms. Celeste Belgado, UNEP Administrative Officer. PIA Camarines Sur Provincial Head Lizel S. Macatangay was also invited to attend the said confab.

Among the distinguished conference speakers was Mr. Rico Hizon. Dubbed as the Philippine pride, Hizon is the only Filipino News anchor of BBC World. Hizon shared his thoughts on News Anchoring, both in the International and Philippine context.

Other presenter includes Ms. Jenny Paris, managing director for corporate news coverage in the Asia Pacific for Dow Jones News wires; Prof. Andrew Duffy who talked about online journalism; Mr. Raju Gopalakrishnan who shared his experience on Reuters and International Journalism Practice and Mr. Ivan Tan, Producer of the Discovery Channel also imparted his experiences in documentary making while Dr. Margaret Tan also gave her lecture on E-government and the Digital Societies.

In between the lectures, the participants were also given a chance to take a glimpse at Singapore ’s landmarks and attractions.

The attendees were also toured at the Singapore Universal Studios and were brought to the sites overlooking the Singapore Flyer, a 165 meter tall and currently the World’s tallest Ferris Wheel; The Esplanade Theater on the bay which is famous for its “durian-like” look and the site where the famous Lion landmark stood tall and proud.
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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:29 AM

Copra price upbeat
LEGAZPI CITY --- Coconut farmers in Bicol have enjoyed a bumper harvest after producing a total of 430,054 metric tons of copra last year valued at P11.9 billion, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in Bicol said.

PCA regional director Eduardo Allorde said that the farm gate price of copra last year averaged at P46.75 per kilogram up from P18.00 for the same period in 2009 or a price differential of P28.25/per kilogram.

Moreover he said that price of matured coconut (Niyog) used for cooking vegetable has reached P25 pesos each and young coconut or Buko also at P25 pesos each.

He said that the province of Camarines Sur produced the highest volume of Copra in 2010 with 93,833 metric tons harvested from 119,045 hectares of land planted to coconut, followed by Sorsogon with 97,738 metric tons harvested from 97,692 hectares, Masbate with 87,478 metric tons harvested from 91,076 hectares and Camarines Norte with 82,002 metric tons harvested from 85,375 hectares, Albay with 38,593 metric tons harvested from 40,180 hectares and Catanduanes with 13,807 metric tons harvested from 14,375 hectares for total of 447,764 hectares.

Allorde said that there are more than 300,000 coconut farmers in Bicol dependent on coconut farming while 2.1 million Bicolanos are directly or indirectly dependent on the Coconut industry.

He explained that the rise in the price of coconut products is due to the climate change pervading in the world today like the snow and blizzards in the United States and Europe and flooding in other areas because of La Niña.

He said that because of this abnormal weather condition brought about by climate change the supply of competing products like soya bean oil, sunflower and kernel oil has been reduced making our coconut based products more in demand in the world market forcing the price to shoot up.

He added that last year some $1.5 billion dollar worth of coconut products were exported to the world market.

He said the agency is now implementing this year several projects designed to increase the production of coconut farmers while taking advantage of the good prevailing price in the world market.

He said these projects are under the National Coconut Productivity Program (NCCP) which includes the Participatory Planting Project (PCPP), The Salt Fertilization Project (SFP) and the Coconut Intercropping Project (CIP).http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xcopra.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:30 AM

Missionaries welcome Jamican singers
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SELFLESS VOCATION. Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) founder Fr. Richard Ho Lung (second from the left) sits with his fellow priests and MOP Musical ministry director Wynton Williams (extreme left) and artist Geramie Yson (extreme right) during the presscon for the Praise Him concert. The Jamaican musical group has already performed in Manila and is already set to present in Naga and Cebu Cities this February and March.

NAGA CITY --- Great voices from the island state of Jamaica arrived in this city to raise funds for the poor in a concert of praise for God and love for the needy.

The Missionaries of the Poor (MOP), with its head and founder Father Richard Ho Lung, formally welcomed and presented to local media and public the cast of the presentation “Working For The Lord: Praise Him” before slated performances start rolling on February 25 and 27 at the Naga City Coliseum and Universidad de Sta. Isabel (USI) Auditorium, respectively.

The performers, dubbed Jamaica’s finest artists, are led by Father Ho Lung and Friends musical director Wynton Williams. Among the featured artists are Cateicia Smith, Leary Marshall, Rohan Jacques, Cleveland Cathnote, Jodi Ann Johnson and Geramie “Mimi” Yson, a Filipina immigrant to Jamaica whose roots can be traced to Pasay City.

“You will not see anything like this again,” Fr. Ho Lung said, enticing all present during the press conference last February 23 Wednesday to come see the charitable performance. “We don’t want any of you to miss this in Naga. You will come home after it and say, ‘Isn’t God great?’.”

The concert will also feature local artists from the Caceres Singing Priests and the University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) Glee Club singing and dancing to a mixture of different musical genres like Reggae, Calypso and Pop prepared by the Father Ho Lung and Friends musical group and the Missionaries of the Poor Musical Ministries.

Musical director Williams said that the inspiration behind the concert was to spread the message of God through music and helping the poor destitute people.

Williams stated that their group had been performing for more than 30 years now with the same objective of raising enough money to support the population of impoverished families under the care of the MOP.

The concert, which was also presented at the Meralco Theater in Manila last Feb. 18, 19 and 20 and would be brought to Cebu City on March 3 to 6, has the objective of raising money for therenovation and expansion of the Divine Mercy Apostolate center in Brgy. Cararayan, Naga City, the temporary home for indigents and mentally challenged children and kids with congenital defects. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xwelcome.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:31 AM

CamSur athletes dominate national age group triathlon
PILI, Camarines Sur --- A small, unassuming seven-man CamSur Tri Team dazzled spectators and a field of some 230 opponents alike by capturing the top three overall places and virtually dominating the Speedo National Age Group Triathlon held Sunday, February 20 at Dungaree Beach in Subic.

The CamSur Tri Team won first place in four age divisions and three second places of the inaugural staging of the age group triathlon organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) and hosted by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

25-year-old Benjamin Raña who ruled the 25 to 29 years group emerged the competition’s best performer with overall time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 45 seconds after coming in second to the legendary Eric Buhain in the swim segment but leading the entire field with spectacular performances in the bike and distance runs.

Raña was as astonished as the protagonists and spectators with his victory. “I never really expected to win competing with such seasoned athletes”, the burgeoning homegrown multi-sport athlete beamed at the finish line.

Second best overall time was garnered by team mates Mark Anthony Hosana and third by Philip Atento who were also the first placers in the 17-19 years and 30-34, respectively. Billy Biag bagged the first place in 20-24.

Equally impressive were the creditable finishes of other team members Antonio Salamanque (17-19), Cris Dimaano (20-24) and Rafael Vargas (25-29), all second placers in their respective categories. All in all, a CamSur triathlete was among the best performers in all categories the team joined.

It is reported that some joking went around after the triathlon that if the CamSur Tri Team can field a big enough team, it could possibly sweep the top prizes in all age groups. The triathlon was open to athletes up to age 60.

CamSur Tri Team’s very impressive finish at the national age group meet was indeed a big surprise, being a relatively very young team having been organized by Gov. Villafuerte only just after the very first Ironman 70.3 Philippines held in the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in August 2009.

The team is expected to see more formidable contest against the best triathletes the world over in the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Philippines on August 14, the biggest international multi-sport competition in Asia slated for the third successive year at the CWC. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xnational.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:34 AM

P1.7B planta nin corriente ibubugtak sa Sipocot
Illegal logging pighahaditan
Sipocot, Camarines Sur – An gobierno local digdi pigponan nang isunad sa publico an propuestong planta nin corriente kan Eco Enerhiya Development Corporation (EEDC) na aapodon na Biomas Power Plant na maproducir nin enerhiya nganing ipabakal sa cooperativa nin electricidad asin ini icoconstruir sa Barangay Taisan.

An mga nagcocontra nagpahayag na malaila an illegal logging sa mga bukid na barangay kan Sipocot asin pagtaraid na municipio nganing ipabakal na gagamiton na pang-gatong kan planta, alagad dai man tubod digdi an oficiales local.

An planta macantidad nin P1.7 bilyones makakaproducir nin corriente sa macocolectang dahon agricultura, bunot nin niog asin iba pa na gagamiton na pang-gatong sa 24 oras na operacion. Makakatabang pa sa pagbuhay kan residentes sa mga barangay huli ta babakalon 20 pesos cada kilo an dahon asin iba pang pueding pang-gatong gikan sa mga banwaan kan Lupi, Ragay, Del Gallego, Libmanan, Cabusao, Sipocot sagcod sa pagtaraid na municipio kan primer asin segundo distrito kan Camarines Sur.

Sinabi ni Bise Alcalde Elizabeth Abergos an EEDC sa paagi kan saindang representante na si Antonio Lopez nagsumiter na kan saindang propuesto sa local na gobierno kan nagtlikod na bulan asin an enot na public hearing ginibo kan Sabado, Pebrero 19.

Sinikwal kan bise alcalde an acusacion na malakop an ilegal na pagputol nin kahoy sa kabukiran ngani sanang ipabakal sa EEDC alagad imposible ini huli ta cantidad sana nganing 20 pesos cada kilo an saindang bakal na malulogi an mapabakal kan pinutol na kahoy.

Nagseguro an LGU na icoconsulta ninda sa iba pang sectores kabali na sa mga environmentalist sa tahaw kan nagkapera nang grupo na nagcocontra asin pig-aacusaran sindang oficiales local na nagkabarakal na nganing tugotan sana an pagbugtak nin Biomas Power Plant.

Inangat ni Abergos an arin man na grupo na nag-ooponir sa proyecto na maglangtad asin magparticipar sa mga masunod na public hearing dai paagihon sa facebook na masahot na sinda nagkabarakal na.

Ipinahayag kan mga nagcocontra na duda sinda sa kakayahan kan EEDC na mamantenir nin 24 oras an operacion kan planta sa pagtubod na pueding magkulang an supply kan alang na dahon agricultura.

An Committee on Environment kan Sanggunian Bayan iyo an nagtalaan nin mga public hearing huli ta ini an proceso antes sinda maglaog sa ano man na contrata.

Piglinaw pa na mayo na sindang pinasar na patagong resolucion nganing dagos nang iimplementar an proyecto asin formalidad na sana an masunod pang public hearing.

Kun marealisar an planta piglalaoman na hababa an precio kan corriente na dakulang bagay sa consumedores sa tahaw kan halangkaw na tarifa na pigsisingil kan Camarines Sur I Electric Cooperative (Casureco I), Inc. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/bb-story.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:36 AM

A GREEN STEP AHEAD
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President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, planting his very own tree at a 17-hectare location in barangay Sto. Niño in capitol town Pili where the El Verde Movement was formally launched. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/peps&events.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:40 AM

SA IKA-APAT NA DISTRITO KAN CSUR
LGUs, PDA dai pa nag-oorolay sa pagsuhay sa Camarines Sur
Tigaon, Camarines Sur – An oficiales local sa mga banwaan kan ika-apat na distrito kan Camarines Sur maging an Partido Development Administration (PDA) mayo man nin binibilog na movimiento nganing itulod sa Congreso na iconvertir an Partido area bilang sarong provincia na aapodon na Eastern Camarines.

Ini an piglinaw ni Vocal Emmanuel Llaguno kan Partido area kasunod kan pinasar na resolucion sa Sanggunian Panlalawigan na nag-ooponir sa ano man na propuesto na magsuhay na an ika-apat na distrito sa provincia nin Camarines Sur sa dahilan na bako pang napapanahon.

An resolucion sinuportaran kan mayoriang miembros kan junta sa ginibong regular session kan Lunes, Pebrero 21 asin pigpadrenohan ni Vocal Darius Nopra kan ika-duwang distrito kan CamSur na nagpahayag na nin suportado si Gobernador LRay Villafuerte.

Pigcuestion ni Llaguno an amay na resolucion huli ta dai man ngani nadidiscuter an isyu kan oficiales local kan saindang distrito alagad kun mawot na gibohon na sarong provincia an Partido area dai siya macontra huli ta makakatabang ini sa pag-asenso kan saindang lugar.

Dinagdag pa kan vocal na matapos na kan ika-tulong termino si Diputado Arnulfo Fuentebella alagad sagcod sa ngonian mayo sinda nin aram na nagplantiar na nin bill nganing isuhay na an saindang distrito sa Camarines Sur.

Kan mga nakaaging taon nagluwas na an mga bareta sa planong pagconvertir kan Partido area na maging provincia dai man nin oficial na panindugan asin bill sa Camara-Baja kaya amay an ano man na pag-oponer kaini, sabi pa ni Llaguno.

An Partido area mas mahiwas an land area asin populacion kun icocompara sa provincia nin Catanduanes.

Nagpatanid na nin amay si Gob. Villafuerte na andam siyang mag-atubang sa committee hearing sa Congreso kun igwa nang pigplantiar na house bill nganing ipahayag niya an sentimiento kan mga taga Camarines Sur contra sa propuesto sa rason na dai pa napapanahon.

Piglinaw kan gobernador na an saiyang pagcontra huli sa politica envez igwa na nin panindugan an junta provincial mientras na dai man ngani sinda nin dingkilan kan mga Fuentebella sa Partido area.

Si Diputado Salvio Fortuno kan ika-limang distrito kan Camarines Sur surog man sa panindugan ni Villafuerte sa dahilan na an mga taga Camarines Sur habo mabawasan mientras na ini an centro kan negocio sa Bicol.

Halawig pa an proceso kun makalusot man sa Congreso maagi sa referendum na ciertong uulangon kan mga taga Camarines Sur, segun sa pagtubod kan diputado kan Rinconada area. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xorolay.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:43 AM

Biernesan @ San Jose Public Market
by SAN JOSE-CAMARINES SUR (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAN-JOSE-CAMARINES-SUR/235464939031)

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hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:45 AM

Disiplina sa CSur PNP pinapasunod ni Deona
Nabigla an mga jefe de pulicia sa Camarines Sur sa pinapasunod na diciplina kan bagong OIC Provincial Director kan PNP huli ta kabali sa nasiripan an pagbawal na magdara nin ulonan asin tamong kan mga pulis sa Police Station.

Si OIC Provincial Director Sr. Supt. Victor Deona nagsabi na pig-aasahan niya na magkakaigwa nin pagkabirigla kan saiyang policia orog na si mga yaon sa ibaba ta mahahali si saindang buelong hiro na dai narereparo alagad kaipuhan bagohon an atitud particular sa disiplina sa tahaw kan pagtuyaw ngonian kan manlaen-laen na sectores sa organisacion kan PNP.

An conducta sa trabajo asin etikica panahon nang si naka-duty kun banggui gibohon na aldaw dai na tinutogot an pagdara nin ulonan na envez na magtrabajo turog sa Police Station.

Napag-araman kan OIC PD na kadakli kan naka-duty nin banggui inaabotan na turog sa estacion asin ini dai na mangyayari sa saiyang liderato huli ta nagcoconducir sinda nin surprisang paglibot sa mga Police Station.

Bawal na an pag-inum nin arak sa jepatura sa oras nin trabajo kun abatan o madakop sa acto an cacashon nin administrativo iyo an jefe de pulicia. Dai ini mangyayari kun dai pigtutugotan asin gibo kan COP, sabi pa ni Deona.

Nagpaapod na nin command conference an OIC Provincial Director na saiya nang pigbikla an bagong policia na saiyang iimplementar asin kun dai masunod hahagopon nin disciplinary action.

Pigbuyagyag niya na bako lang sa Bicol kulang an miembros kan PNP envez sa enterong Filipinas alagad kaipuhan magtrabajo kun may panahon ngani nin pag-inum nin arak ano ta dai nin panahon na magpatrolia.

Pigpatanidan niya pa na dapat seguradohon na toltol an detail plan na isusumiter. Igwang malibot na mga inspector asin mismo siya nganing mamonitor an saindang Police Station.

Sinabi pa na kun igwang nagigibo nin kalokohan na awtoridad an jefe de pulicia may sisimbagon sagcod na sangatan nin caso administrativo an arin man na mapasaway na personajes.

Panahon na para ma-implementar an disiplina sa PNP nganing malinigan an ngaran kan organisacion, sabi pa.

Kabali pa sa mga programa niya iyo na pakusogon an campania sa paz y orden asin an crime prevention asin hagad ninda an cooperacion kan publico laban sa mga nangyayaring criminalidad. http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xdeona.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:46 AM

THE WINNING TEAM
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The small but formidable CamSur Tri-Team pose for a souvenir shot at Dungaree Beach in Subic after dominating the inaugural meet of the Speedo National Age Group Triathlon organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines and hosted by the Subic Metropolitan Authority by winning the three top overall places as well as cornering the first place in all age categories joined. The team member are (l-r) team manager Dr. Lucita L. Año, Cris Dimaano, Billy Biag, Rafael Vargas, Benjamin Raña, Philip Atento, Mark Anthony Hosana, Antonio Salamanque and coach Virgilio Señar.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/peps&events.html

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Robredo assures no "pabaon" in PNP
NAGA CITY --- As the grilling of military officials continues in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Interior and Local Government Secretary made assurance last Tuesday (February 16) that such cases of ‘pabaon’ in the Armed Forces of the Philippines will never happen in the Philippine National Police.

In a public statement last February 16, Robredo assured the public that all safeguards and preventive measures have already been installed to prevent and eliminate corrupt practices in the PNP, especially the so-called “pabaon” and “pasalubong” which are currently the main course of inquiries in the Congress and even pressured former Defense Secretary and AFP Chief of Staff Angelo Reyes to commit suicide.

“Sa ngayon po, malabong mangyari sa PNP ang mga pabaon at pasalubong na ‘yan dahil nagsagawa na kami ng mahahalagang reporma sa organisasyon upang maisaayos ang pagpapalabas ng pondo sa PNP (Currently, ‘pabaon’ and ‘pasalubong’ are unlikely to happen in PNP as we are already instituting important reforms in the organization so as to improve the release of funds in the PNP),” he said.

According to Robredo, the decentralization measures he implemented in the allotment of PNP fund, wherein budget allocations of PNP regional and field offices and local police stations are released directly, will secure accountability and transparency.

“Through this system, even the smallest police station will know how much is allotted for its operations and they shall be made accountable for its disbursements,” he said.

Robredo also featured his full disclosure policy, a strategy which he first introduced in his service as the mayor of Naga City. In the full disclosure policy, all pertinent financial information such as budget, procurements and biddings of the DILG and all its attached agencies, including the PNP, will and should be posted in their own websites.

“Our full disclosure policy is an anti-corruption measure by itself,” Robredo stated.

He added that he has invited various groups, such as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Transparency and Accountability Network, to act as observers in the DILG’s bids and awards committee.

“We have watchdogs from non-government organizations who can immediately report any anomaly in our bidding process,” he stressed. “Essentially, all the safeguards are in place to prevent corruption. Fiscal reforms should prevent and eliminate graft and corruption in the PNP.”

Robredo, however, assured that the DILG is still open to any verified reports regarding any anomaly or illegal transaction in the police organization and promptly swore that a probe would be conducted if warranted.http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xpabaon.html

fil07

February 25th, 2011, 08:41 AM

Hot Paddlers eclipse host team in dragon boat fest (http://canaman.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=141&catid=37&Itemid=247)
Saturday, 19 February 2011

Canaman rowers eclipsed crowd favorite and host Placer Dragotboat Team in the 2nd edition of Placer Dragon Boat Festival held last February 18-19, 2011 in Masbate. Bicol River Hot Paddlers took home 2 Silvers in the Men's 200m and 350m Open categories with Fleet Marine Alpha team bagging both Golds.

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In the finals of Men's 200m Open, Bicol River Hot Paddlers clocked at 51.16 seconds slower than seasoned rowers Fleet Marine Alpha team (50.34). Placer Dragonboat Team (53.28) and Fleet Marine Beta team (53.41) finished third and fourth, respectively. Fleet Marine Alpha team clocked at 1 minute and 26.28 seconds in the Men's 350m Open followed by Bicol River Hot Paddlers (1:29.40), Fleet Marine Beta team (1:30.10) and Placer Dragonboat team (1:31.44). Fleet Marine Alpha team also finished first in the Mixed 200m while National Women's Team-A took the Gold medal in the Women's 200m category.

Bicol River Hot Paddlers, composed of ordinary fisherfolks residing along the Bicol River, was the original CamSur Dragon Boat paddlers which participated and won numerous awards from various Dragon Boat competitions organized by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) and Amateur Rowing Association of the Philippines (ARAP).

From its humble beginnings in 2003, they were able to achieve several awards:

* 3rd Place, 3th ARAP Regatta 2003 (September 28, 2003);
* 2nd Place, Annual Dragon Boat Race Championships 2003 (December 21, 2003);
* Champion (Civilian Category), 38th ARAP Regatta 2004 (March 20-21, 2004);
* Champion, 2nd Boracay International Dragon Boat Race carrying CamSur Dragon Boat Team (18 paddlers came from Bicol River Hot Paddlers);
* Bronze Medal, Philippine Olympic Festival 2006 (June 26, 2006);
* 1st Runner Up (Men's Elite Category), Summer Sea Sports Festival 2007 (March 24-25, 2007);
* One of the invited teams by the Provincial Tourism Office of Camarines Norte and LGU Labo, Camarines Norte for the Exhibition Race and Demonstration of Dragon Boat Race during the Busig Festival in Labo River (September 10, 2008); and
* 2nd Runner Up (Bronze Medalist), 1st CamSur Dragon Boat Festival during the Busig Festival in Labo River (May 8-10, 2009)

The municipal team is composed of team manager Hon. Honesto Bermudo, paddlers Rogelio Morales (team captain), Roberto Morales, Floren Albamon, Joel, Brandes, Booby Eñola, Rommel Baroga, Norberto Aguilar Jr., Angel Langita Jr., Edgardo Soriano, Jerome Isidoro, Daniel Almendral, Marcelo Mahayhay, Arnold Morico, Jorge Encinas, Ruben Eñola Jr., Raymund Isidoro, Manolo Abarientos, Michael Eñola, Sonny Magcaiyo, drummer Vicente Langitan, helm Agosto Abarientos, and Joey Chica as alternate. (IPST)

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fil07

February 25th, 2011, 08:46 AM

Local artists honored in Rokyaw exhibit (http://canaman.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&catid=37&Itemid=247)
Tuesday, 01 February 2011

February is not only a month to celebrate love. In the Philippines, it is also the time to pay tribute to product of Filipino's crafts: the Philippine arts.

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The 20th National Arts Month celebration focuses on local talents. This year, the local government unit honors the pillars of arts in an art exhibit called "Rokyaw sa mga Harigi kan Arte sa Canaman."

Included in the gallery are some of the works and biography of Canaman's noted artists in the field of visual, literary and the performing arts. Among them are writers Clemente B. Alejandria, Danilo M. Gerona; musicians Felimon B. Sto. Tomas, Lyndon P. Salcedo, singer Rosa B. Papin; visual artists Engracio N. Perfecto, Wilfredo A. Lopez; and photographer Melvin Rosales.

The exhibit, sponsored by the Municipal Library under Office of the Mayor, and Municipal Planning and Development Office, is open to public during office hours at the municipal hall lobby. (IPST)

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20th National Arts Month (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=1884180590163&id=1410829921&aid=2114003)
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Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 08:55 AM

fil07

February 25th, 2011, 09:00 AM

my father's book which i edited. yes. i left some copies there. :)

Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 09:13 AM

my father's book which i edited. yes. i left some copies there. :)

Okay, I'll get a copy on Sunday.

Salamat.

Naga Boy

February 25th, 2011, 10:18 AM

my father's book which i edited. yes. i left some copies there. :)

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^^@ fil07 your Bicol Book of Poems (Tambubong Series) is now on of my favorite poetry book collection together with Man on Earth, Poems for Leaders and Modern American Prose.

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aidz

February 25th, 2011, 11:07 AM

cONGRATULATION CAMSUR! This is reallly big time! Your province had really arrived!
:cheers:
thanks Sir Gary!

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^^
Wow.

Yams and Star Margarine.

These are what we have eating for breakfast for the past 2 weeks replacing our breakfast cereals.

The kids love them.

My very young son would not want to eat anything for breakfast but Camotes lately.

^^magtagatawob na sana Doc ta pag malaen na ang parong, aram na kun tano (utot) :lol:

Kidding aside, very high sa fiber ang camote :okay:
I'm replacing my rice with mashed sweet potato! yes, it's really fibrous! :)

aidz

February 25th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Camsur sets tree-planting world record (""http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ann/20110225/tph-camsur-sets-tree-planting-world-reco-fb8bb4f.html)

Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Breaking a world record, Camarines Sur province in the Philippines on Wednesday (February 23) planted the largest number of trees simultaneously in one hour--64,096--demolishing the previous record of India at 50,033 trees, the adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records announced here.

Seyda Subasi Gemici said the validation of the tree planting event followed the requirements of the Guinness Book of World Records, including the assignment of a supervisor or observer for every 50 participants.

She said the previous record for the largest number of trees simultaneously planted in one hour was undertaken by 9,913 people in India, which accomplished the feat on Oct. 10, 2010. In Camarines Sur, more trees were planted by 6,892 individuals.

But Gemici, a Turkish national, said what was important was the number of trees planted because that was the record sought to be broken.

Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said they planted the record-breaking number in only 15 minutes, which Gemici confirmed.

"I heard a lot of people say a day before they've to stay there overnight to participate in the record attempt, which is amazing," said Gemici.

She said she climbed the mountain site of the tree-planting in the municipality of Siruma immediately after arriving in Camarines Sur on Wednesday. She arrived in Manila Tuesday following a long trip from Australia to Istanbul and then to Dubai.

Gemici said she was very excited about the activity when they flew to Siruma and thanked the provincial government for the "perfect organization."

Gemici said each of the supervisors had to give their statement regarding the number of participants and the number of trees planted within the 32-hectare area.

She said applying for a world record may be done on-line and her Guinness colleagues would evaluate the project and spell out the requirements.

The Guinness Book of World Records is published once a year, in September, with entries comprising only some 4,000 categories out of some 30,000 categories in their database. The record will stay until someone else breaks it for a new world record, said Gemici.

Villafuerte said that more important than setting a new world record, the feat was a demonstration by the people of Camarines Sur that they can work together to make something happen.

"When people unite, cooperate and help each other, there seems to be no impossible endeavor," he said.

He said he decided to take up the challenge because the endeavor was more meaningful than other kinds of records.

"We don't want a longest or biggest record of something. This is the first world record of Camarines Sur to show that we care for the environment because we want to (take the) lead in the initiative against climate change," he said.

Mayor Sandy Ondis of Siruma said it took them three weeks to prepare for the record-setting event, which involved close coordination with the provincial government, village officials and religious and civil society groups in the area.

"But the most important message of our feat is that people were able to understand the problem of climate change in which we could do something to set back the ill effects by planting trees," Ondis said.

Lucena Bermeo, operations officer of the activity, said the 32-hectare site was divided into quadrants with 50 participants in each quadrant and 500 tree seedlings.

"Each quadrant has one supervisor who tallied manually as against the bar codes. It took us one week to place bar codes on 70,000 tree seedlings," she said.

Bermeo said the tree-planting activity for the Guinness Book of World Records was part of the "El Verde" tree planting program of the province of Camarines Sur that aims to plant 12 million trees from 2011 to 2012.

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:42 PM

Cebu’s Sinulog may have a possible challenger
The festival of festivals is Sinulog. That is after Cebu borrowed the mardi gras style from Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan and made it the centerpiece of the annual feast of the Sto. Niño every second Sunday of January. After two decades and a dramatic evolution from a parochial activity to national euphoria, Cebu City has claimed supremacy in the country’s numerous festivals celebrating anything and everything under the sun.

Two weekends ago, we flew to Pili, Camarines Sur for the annual Tinagba Festival in Iriga City, some half an hour from the provincial capital’s airport.

Tinagba, in the Rinconada (a variation of the Bicol language) dialect, means offering to the gods of the community’s first harvest. It’s a pagan (in the Roman Catholic point of view) tradition, which the administration of Mayor Madelaine Alfelor-Gazmen has successfully revived and turned into the city’s major attraction in that part of Luzon.

The festival coincides as well with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, giving it a religious touch not far from the Cebuanos’ devotion to the Sto. Niño, the Bicolanos mainly devotees of the Virgin Mary (mother of Jesus Christ), hence the region’s biggest feast honors Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City.

The Tinagba Festival features two separate activities during the day. There’s a Civic Parade participated in by the different baranggays, local government officials, schools, and national government agencies with offices in the city.

The parade is always highlighted by imaginatively created floats decked with the city’s agricultural produce and also featuring local beauties with government officials.

But what surprised me is the second part of the day’s activities with street dancers initially moving around the city and culminates in a dance showdown at the town’s center (where the old city hall is) with guest judges evaluating their performances. This year, Mayor Alfelor-Gazmen invited Douglas Nierras (who was also declared adopted son of the city by way of a city resolution) and two others from Cebu—Vince Escario and Victor Cuenco —both members of this year’s Sinulog working committee. TV personalities were also invited to judge the floats and they included Pinoy Dream Academy winner Yeng Constantino, Pinoy Big Brother housemate Jason Gainza, and Gabby Valenciano, son of singer Gary V. and wife/manager Angeli Pangilinan.

Gainza and Constantino performed for the crowd while waiting for the results of the competition.

Finally, Mayor Gazmen announced the winners; Float— 1st:, Casureco 3 (P150,000); 2nd, Iriga City Water District (P100,000); 3rd, Cluster 6 (P 50,000), comprised of Brgy. San Pedro, Perpetual Help, Sta Maria, San Ramon, Niño Jesus, San Rafael, Cristo Rey, Sagrada, Antipolo and Sta. Isabel); Street Dance Showdown—1st, Cluster 2 (P250,000 made up of Brgy. Santiago, Sta. Elena,Sto. Domingo, Banao, San Juan and La Anunciasion); 2nd, Cluster 3 (P200,000, from Brgy. Sto. Niño, San Antonio, La Trinidad, La Medalla, La Purisima); 3rd, Cluster 5 (P150,000 comprising Brgy. San Agustin, Sta. Teresita, San Andres, San Vicente Norte, Sta. Cruz).

There were also special awards given to the partifcipants like Best in Costume (Cluster 2); Best in Moving Choreography (Cluster 2); Best in Sound and Rhythm (Cluster 2).

Significantly, the street dance showdown showed so much promise that I told Douglas at dinner later that if this festival continues even after Mayor Alfelor-Gazmen’s term (it’s her last until 2013), Iriga City’s Tinagba Festival could become a major attraction and give Cebu’s Sinulog competition. But that is if the next administration would think of it as the city’s centerpiece for tourism as what the Cebuano’s did in the mid-80s.

This early, Irigueños should start planning on how to make Tinagba Festival something that should not only attract the interest of people from Rinconada but also those from Partido and other parts of Camarines Sur and eventually people from as far as Camarines Norte, Masbate, Virac and Sorsogon as well as those from the neighboring province of Albay.

It is a matter of determination. If Cebu did it, why can’t Iriga City. The potential is great. I have seen it in the way the dancers even from the city’s remotest baranggay. They moved like they were ready for the world to see them. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideEntertainment.htm?f=2011/february/25/entertainment1.isx&d=2011/february/25

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:46 PM

PNoy leads Nat'l. Greening Program in Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY, (PIA) -- With President Aquino's Kamagong seedling firmly rooted to the ground in the El Verde ceremonial tree planting, the Bicol leg of National Greening Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) also kicked-off Feb. 22 at a 17-hectare clearing area in San Antonio, Ocampo, Camarines sur.

Thronged by 3,000 volunteers who hiked to the foot hills of Mt. Isarog before day break, the President showed every Bicolano that through leadership by example by way of the NGP, the country could keep at bay global warming and climate change.

The President lauded the massive tree planting effort of El Verde Movement spearheaded by Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte, Jr., which intends to carve a niche globally, as well as raising public awareness on the important of trees to fight off global warming and climate change.

“Through this concerted effort by our citizens, socio-civic groups, government agencies our triumph will be insurmountable”. He underscored that to arrest the impact of global warming and climate change the contribution of every Filipino is needed.

“Five hundred thousand seedlings could signify five hundred thousand opportunities for our people. Not just in terms of saving the environment, but in terms of a meaningful future as well,” Aquino added.

The El Verde Movement is aiming to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most trees planted in one hour. In yesterday’s activity alone, an estimated 35,000 seedlings were planted.

Meanwhile, DENR Sec. Ramon Paje said the environment department strongly supports the EL Verde Movement and its noble goal of planting 12 million trees in 2012.

Paje reiterated yesterday in the DENR executive committee conference that the NGP is all systems go. With a marching order for all the regional offices which are expected to accomplish the national target of 125 million trees planted in 1.5 million hectares.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=19109

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:47 PM

BFAR recommends strict implementation of fishery laws in Lake Buhi
LEGAZPI CITY, (PIA) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bicol has recommended the strict implementation of fishery laws to the local government of Buhi town in Camarines Sur to save Lake Buhi from further degradation.

In a position paper submitted to the municipal mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan of the said town, BFAR Bicol has reiterated that only 10 percent of the total surface area of a lake can be utilized for aquaculture activities such as fish cage farming of tilapia, as provided by the provisions of Section 51 of the Philippine Fisheries Code.

BFAR Bicol Regional Director Dennis del Socorro said that the bureau’s study shows that unregulated aquaculture activities in Lake Buhi such as illegal construction of fish cages, overstocking of fish and overfeeding produce high amounts of aquaculture wastes in the lake resulting to a series of massive fish kill incidents in the lake since October 29 last year.

Del Socorro also said that personnel has presented to local officials of Buhi the recent research result of the Stocking and Feeding Experiment of the bureau and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) on the operation of fish cage in the lakes of Buhi and Bato from 2007 to 2009

The research study has revealed that overstocking of cages is one of the key practices of the fish farmers that need to be modified.

Del Socorro explained that the study has conducted “stocking density trials on both lakes using 5, 10 and 15 tilapia fingerlings per cubic meter (m3). Stocks at 5 pcs/m3 were not given any commercial feed and relied solely on natural food in the lake while the 10 and 15 pcs/m3 had feeding. Results showed that the optimum stocking density for the two lakes is 10 pcs/m3. This is in terms of growth, survival, total yield and feed conversion ratio,” the study cited.

It also stated that fish reared at 5 pcs/m3 grew poorly and were not harvestable within the four months culture period indicating that natural food available in the two lakes could not sustain growth even at this stocking density within the prescribed culture period.

The same research discovered that in the feeding trials, four different feeding management schemes were employed in the two lakes with two feeding rates and two feeding schedules, namely: HD (high feeding rate, daily), HS (high feeding rate, skip), LD (low feeding rate, daily), and LS (low feeding rate, skip). In the skip feeding strategy, fish were fed only four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. From the results, LS is the recommended feeding strategy in terms of being the most economically viable and ecologically sound.

BFAR Bicol meanwhile has also assisted the local government in capacity building , including the re-organization of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC) in 10 barangays and the Lakeside FARMC last month.

LFARMC is mandated by law to become the recommendatory-policy making body and adviser to the LGU on fishery-related matters based on Fisheries Administrative Order 196.

Moreover, the bureau has provided resource persons on the Training on Lake Resource Management and Fishery Law Enforcement.

Socorro said that Lake Buhi’s rehabilitation will depend on the strict and full implementation of fishery laws coupled with the full support of the people of Buhi and other stakeholders. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=19108

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:48 PM

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:49 PM

^^Meron na rin tayong updates mula Canaman :cheers:

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:50 PM

22nd Phil Ad Congress gaganapin sa CamSur
CADLAN, Pili, Camarines Sur (PIA) ---- Matapos ang matagumpay na El Verde Movement, ay isang magandang balita na naman ang ipinalabas ni Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte, matapos na manalo ito sa bidding bilang host ng gaganaping 22nd Philippine Ad Congress na gaganapin sa Nobyembre, kasalukuyang taon.

Ang Ad Congress ay ginagawa bawat dalawang taon sa mga key cities sa buong Pilipinas kaya naman laking tuwa ng pamunuan ng Camarines Sur ng lumabas na ang resulta ng bidding. Sa isang panayam, sinabi ni Villafuerte na noong nakaraang taon pa nagsimula ang kanilang preparasyon upang maganap sa Camarines Sur ang naturang pagtitipon.

Katuwang naman ni Villafuerte sa pagtutulak na dito ganapin sa Camarines Sur ang Ad Congress ay ang lokal na pamahalaan ng lunsod ng Naga sa pangunguna ni Alkalde John Bongat.

Matatandaan na una ng pinagusapan ng dalawang naturang opisyal noong Disyembre sa joint lighting ng Plaza Rizal ang kagustuhan ng mga ito na magtulungan sa pag bi-bid sa naturang aktibidad.

Ang okasyon ay inaasahang magdadala ng malaking income hindi lamang sa lalawigan kundi pati na rin sa lunsod ng Naga sa pamamagitan ng mga tourist destinations, food areas at mga restaurants na pupuntahan ng mga bisita. Siguradong mamimili rin daw ang mga ito na tiyak na mabebenispyuhan naman ang ating mga lokal na negosyante.

Naipanalo ng Camarines Sur ang bidding dahil sa accessibility ng lugar, estado ng katahimikan, at seguridad nito at dahil na rin sa sapat na infrastructure dito.

Idinagdag pa ni Villafuerte na naging isang positibong aspeto din ang mga matagumpay na national at international competitions na ginawa sa lalawigan ng Camarines Sur, partikular sa Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex (CWC) upang mahikayat ang mga opisyal ng Ad Board na dito na nga ganapin ang kanilang pagtitipon.

Ang Ad Congress ay karaniwang ginaganap sa mga lunsod na pumasa sa mga panuntunan na itinakda ng Ad Board katulad na lamang na dapat ito ay may isang malaking plenary hall na kayang mag accommodate ng 5,000 na delegado, de kalidad na hotel accommodation, suporta mula sa lokal na pamahalaan kung saan ito gaganapin, at maayos na transportation infrastructure.http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=19173

hakz2007

February 25th, 2011, 12:50 PM

wohiwohi

February 25th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Laurente-Sultan showdown up in Naga
(The Philippine Star) February 25, 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Naga City plays host to the RP Welterweight Championship fight between Dennis Laurente and Dondon Sultan on March 5 at the Metro Naga Coliseum.

The Memorandum of Agreement was recently inked by Naga City Mayor John Bongat with the City councilors and International Promoter Johnny Elorde who is staging the card dubbed “Boxing Kontra Droga.”

“We welcome the Elorde family to Naga and we are honored that this championship fight will be held at the 10,000 capacity coliseum that we have here. This is the start of developing the City of Naga to be boxing capital in southern Luzon.”

Laurente, who landed in the world ratings after six successful outings in America, mostly in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao, will have his hands full when he meets former Philippine champion Dondon Sultan who is training under the stable of Antonio Aldeguer in Cebu.

Both fighters will be in Naga on March 2 to drum up interest for the event. City administrator Jun Mongoso announced that the other fighters who will be in the city on March 3 will also be presented to the public during their workouts and weigh-in at the Naga Coliseum.

http://www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=660766&publicationSubCategoryId=69

sonofignatius

February 25th, 2011, 03:56 PM

On going today and tomorrow is a national convention of the Philippine Society of Gastroenterologists and Hepatology Society of the Philippines 'Liver Caravan" at the Avenue Plaza Hotel and Convention Center.

maogmang pagdagos sa Maogmang Naga! they should not leave naga without trying a meal of spicy igado :banana::banana::banana:

^^Pili City and Caramoan Island, Wow :D
Reporters today really needs some geography lessons.

ibalik sa HeKaSi (Heyograpiya, Kasaysayan at Sibika)!

Biernesan @ San Jose Public Market
by SAN JOSE-CAMARINES SUR (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SAN-JOSE-CAMARINES-SUR/235464939031)

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pako (fern) is good, cooked in coco cream, or prepared as salad with honey lemon dressing. healthy!

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^^
Wow.

Yams and Star Margarine.

These are what we have eating for breakfast for the past 2 weeks replacing our breakfast cereals.

The kids love them.

My very young son would not want to eat anything for breakfast but Camotes lately.

camote is good, fiber-rich food. boiled camote is perfect match with tinutong na bagas (rice coffee).

^^magtagatawob na sana Doc ta pag malaen na ang parong, aram na kun tano (utot) :lol:

Kidding aside, very high sa fiber ang camote :okay:

"eat camote the musical fruit/ the more you eat, the more you oot, the more you oot, the better your feel, eat camote the musical fruit!"

UNC: Champion of 11th ABBS regional congress
http://www.bicolmail.com/issue/2011/feb24/xunc.html

sonofignatius

February 25th, 2011, 04:09 PM

CEB CELEBRATES 25TH EDSA ANNIVERSARY WITH P25 SEAT SALE TO ALL
DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific
(CEB) recognizes the 25th EDSA Anniversary with a P25 ‘Go
Lite’ seat sale to any domestic destination on February 26,
2011 only or until seats last. This is our way of recognizing the
significance of the 25th EDSA Anniversary in the history of our
country.

For travel from June 1 to September 30, 2011, you can avail of P25
‘Go Lite’ seats to any of CEB’s 33 domestic
destinations, including Boracay (Caticlan), Puerto Princesa, Bacolod,
Iloilo, Legazpi, Zamboanga and Cebu. This is available only through
www.cebupacificair.com[1] or travel agents on Amadeus.

International seats are also on sale from now until February 28,
2011. Grab this amazing deal to explore the Philippines, Hong Kong,
Brunei, South Korea and Japan.

www.cebupacificair.com

Naga City Deck

February 25th, 2011, 04:25 PM

interesting points during the SOCR of Mayor Bongat last Jan. 25
the whole SOCR is at www.naga.gov.ph, look for the download link nalang..

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what was discussed
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Naga City Deck

February 25th, 2011, 04:26 PM

on Cleanliness

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www.naga.gov.ph

Naga City Deck

February 25th, 2011, 04:34 PM

sonofignatius

February 25th, 2011, 05:12 PM

^^ thanks for sharing this, jo. the city bannered USWAG NAGA 1998 at one point. this continues to move forward.

NAGA SMILES (to the world). i agree with atty general (in his column on Bicol Mail) that it is better to shorten Naga's latest tagline/ slogan to just two words - Naga Smiles ("smiles" can serve both as verb and adjective here, alongside the word that each of the letters represents.

KISS principle- Keep It Short and Sweet. easier to retain and recall. advertising/ promotions, after all, target memory recall. :)

randism

February 26th, 2011, 12:50 AM

on Cleanliness

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/180812_10150142887700190_747670189_8350021_582526_n.jpg
www.naga.gov.ph

wow another "green energy" project in the making again ??? in addition to waste to energy project unveiled recently, here's another one----->harnessing the tidal flow of the Naga river to generate power :cheers::cheers:

this are pioneering projects digdi sa lugar kung sakali na madagos at masaludo na talaga ako sa mga taga city hall for all of this feat:lol::lol:

garzland

February 26th, 2011, 03:12 AM

^^So Naga City Market will be renamed as Naga City People's Mall --- Good!!! I like the tiangge in the Sky idea :okay:

randism

February 26th, 2011, 03:32 AM

City Government of Naga
City Planning and Development Office

link for the Comprehensive Development Plan 2011 - 2020 (http://naga.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Comprehensive-Development-Plan-2011-20-full.pdf)

Read on guys! :okay:

^^Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is forthcoming...i hope soon :banana::banana:

Naga Boy

February 26th, 2011, 03:32 AM

Very Early this Morning
SM City Naga

Kab Scout Regional Holiday

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Can't believe it.
Scouting Camps at the mall.
Not on the outdoor.:lol:

Naga Boy

February 26th, 2011, 04:51 AM

Free Bone Densitometry
Today Only
at the Endolab SM City Naga

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Bone Densitometry
costs between Php 4,000 to 5,000

Free for today

Indicated for those with
High risk for Osteoporosis
Women above 40
Post menopausal Women
Undernourished or Underwieght patients

Naga Boy

February 26th, 2011, 05:30 AM

Caby's Cabana
One of the most beautiful
Restaurants in Naga City

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Designed by Mr. Biboy Belleza

oragon.com

February 26th, 2011, 06:31 AM

Worship Concert at the BIG Dome of the South
2/25/11
sponsored by the Missionaries of the Poor
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dandyqb

February 26th, 2011, 06:41 AM

wow saw some of my videos in EL VERDE :D, at least dae sinda lugi sa talent fee ko :D

Naga Boy

February 26th, 2011, 06:45 AM

^^Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is forthcoming...i hope soon :banana::banana:

What's a BRT for?

Bus running at it's fastest?:lol:

Seriously speaking, I do not have an idea of a BRT.

Naga Boy

February 26th, 2011, 07:04 AM

On going Free Bone Densitometry
the Endolab, SM City Naga
Today Only

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Naga Boy

February 26th, 2011, 09:03 AM

More than a hundred patients scanned
@ the Endolab Sm City Naga
Free densitometry ended at 4 PM today

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randism

February 26th, 2011, 09:05 AM

What's a BRT for?

Bus running at it's fastest?:lol:

Seriously speaking, I do not have an idea of a BRT.

Doc, its like a multiple bus train used for public transport it mimics like MRT or LRT but BRT is more cost efficient because it doesn't need rail track. we dont have this kind of transportation yet here in PI, but i guess Cebu City will be the first to have one.

fil07

February 26th, 2011, 09:16 AM

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^^@ fil07 your Bicol Book of Poems (Tambubong Series) is now on of my favorite poetry book collection together with Man on Earth, Poems for Leaders and Modern American Prose.

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we're elated! btw, deped region v bought 100 copies each of the two issues :banana: jul-sep 2010 issue will be released soon.

randism

February 26th, 2011, 09:25 AM

City Government of Naga
City Planning and Development Office

link for the Comprehensive Development Plan 2011 - 2020 (http://naga.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Comprehensive-Development-Plan-2011-20-full.pdf)

Read on guys! :okay:

^^^^
ECONOMIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAM, 2011-20
To boost the livability, competitiveness and economic vitality of the city, the following priority
infrastructure programs and projects will be pursued over the next 10 years:

.Universal Water and Sanitation Access. This seek s to progressively provide water and
sanitation services to the remaining 5% of ci ty households who, according to Urban HEART data,
do not have direct access to these services. By targeting 1% each year, t he city will be in a good
position to fully achieve this key MDG indicator.
.Waste-to-Energy Power Plant. This project, which has already broken ground, is a partnership
between CJ Global, Inc. and the city government that seeks to put up a 19-MW power plant to be
powered by solid waste being generated within the city and its neighboring towns. At P3.15 billion,
it will be the single biggest foreign direct investment in Naga, and is expected to be operational by
2013.
• Electric Power Aggregation. This seek s to encourage private in vestors to operationalize electric
power aggregation in Naga City, an innovation under the EPIRA Law, thereby introducing
competition in the retail of electricity in local markets.
• CBD I Urban Renewal. This involves the continuing revitalization of Centro Naga, and will be
anchored on the provision of adequate quality parking se rvices in strategic sites within the district,
as well as the construction of pedestrian bridges that will enhance connectivity between CBD I and
its adjacent areas.
• Enhanced Trunk Roads. This involves the widening of key trunk arteries of the existing road
network, specifically road links along Magsay say Avenue (i.e. Melchor Villanueva Street) and
Roxas Avenue (more popularly known as Diversion Road). This lays down the groundworks for a
four-lane trunk route that will allow dedicat ed lanes for public transport conveyances.
• Circumference Road 2 (C-2). This involves the construction of three new road links and a bridge
– with a combined length of around 2 kms connect ing Barangays Calauag, San Felipe, Balatas,
Concepcion Pequena, Tabuco and Mabulo – that will co mprise the Naga City section of its second
circumferential or ring road.
• New Road Links. These are projects that seek to enhance radial and circumferential
connectivities between key areas of the city, as well as with its neighboring towns. They include
CBD I and II, especially through the PNR property between Lerma and Triangulo; Concepcion
Grande (via Ramaida Village) and Balatas; completion of the Maogmang GK-Leon Aureus Road
connection; and a new roadlink between Upper Pacol and Carangcang, Magarao.
• Naga River Revitalization Project. This flagship project seeks to implement three strategies to
raise Naga River’s water quality rating from C to B+ by 2015, and finally to A by 2020: (a) physical
rehabilitation through the construction of a Riverwalk on both ba nks; (2) water pollution control
through the introduction of wastewater treatment in the area; and (3) greenway development
through the establishment of a citywide network of public corridors that interconnect CBD I, CBD II
and government and educational facilities.
• BRT Study. This feasibility seeks to determine the optimal configuration of the local transport
system in Naga that would raise service quality and financial viability, in process encouraging
residents to shift from private to public transportation.
• Bicol Riverfront Development and Flood Control Project. This seeks to accelerate the
development of the South CBD II area, anchored on the establishment of flood control structures,
public walk ways and a river park in the Bicol Riverf ront area along Barangay Tabuco. At the same
time, the construction of the Naga South District Market and complementary medium-rise housing
within the area will anchor this planned development.

The table below details these priority infrastructure programs and projects, which will require total
capital expenditures amounting to P4.8 billion. The private sector and donor agencies are expected to
contribute the bulk of these funding re quirements in the amount of P3.5 billion or 74% of the total. The
balance will be shared between the city (P785.7 billion or 17%) and national governments (P437.4
million or 9%).